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Basilica of San Saba
CultureVisit: ~30 min
Basilica of the 'little Aventine', with origins in a Roman oratory occupied by Eastern monks in the 7th-8th century. It has an early Christian plan of three aisles with ancient columns, a Romanesque façade and portico, a 15th-century loggia, remains of 13th-century frescoes and a Cosmatesque floor of 1205 with five large marble discs.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Basilica of San Saba: 2 missions
- Look for the discs of the 1205 Cosmatesque floorLook at the floor of the central nave and find the five large discs of coloured marble.
- See the 13th-century frescoesWalk down the left aisle and look for the remains of medieval frescoes.
Near Basilica of San Saba
Pyramid of Cestius453 m awayNon-Catholic Cemetery, Rome529 m awayAventine Hill553 m awayVolpetti571 m awayBaths of Caracalla628 m awayFelice a Testaccio669 m away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Basilica of San Saba?
Allow about 30 min for the visit.
Source: Wikipedia - San Saba