San Vitale, Minor basilica in Monti, Italy
Located on Via Nazionale, San Vitale features a single nave structure adorned with extensive frescoes depicting martyrdom scenes and religious narratives throughout its walls.
The basilica, constructed around 386 CE during Emperor Theodosius reign, stands as the first public Christian basilica built without utilizing existing pagan temple foundations.
The interior walls display numerous frescoes, including a notable representation of Saint Ignatius of Antioch's martyrdom set against the Colosseum's background.
The church floor sits several meters below Via Nazionale's current street level, reflecting centuries of urban development and ground level changes.
Every Friday, following a benefactor's historical mandate, the church distributed free bread to local residents in need.
Location: Rome
Inception: 5 century
Architectural style: ancient Roman architecture
Website: http://vicariatusurbis.org/?page_id=188&ID=35
GPS coordinates: 41.89967,12.49086
Latest update: March 6, 2025 23:39
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