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Santa Maria Antiqua
CultureVisit: ~15 min
Early Christian church in the Roman Forum, installed in the 6th century in a large building from the time of Domitian at the foot of the Palatine. It preserves one of the most important sets of wall paintings of early Christian art in Rome, from the 6th to 8th centuries, with Byzantine influence. It was closed for decades and reopened to the public after a long restoration in 2016.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Santa Maria Antiqua: 2 missions
- Find the frescoes from the 6th to 8th centuriesWalk the nave and notice the painted panels of saints and biblical scenes on the walls.
- Climb the Domitian rampLook at the monumental brick access of the original building on which the church stands.
Near Santa Maria Antiqua
Temple of Castor and Pollux74 m awayTemple of Vesta94 m awayRoman Forum137 m awayTemple of Antoninus and Faustina156 m awayBasilica Aemilia181 m awayTemple of Saturn200 m away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Santa Maria Antiqua?
Allow about 15 min for the visit.
Source: Wikipedia