Santa Francesca Romana
basilica di Santa Francesca Romana · 로마
church in Rome, next to the Roman Forum
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation2:05
Welcome to the Basilica of Santa Francesca Romana, a site that stands at the literal and metaphorical intersection of ancient Roman grandeur and Christian devotion. Positioned between the Roman Forum and the Colosseum, this…
Listen in the app2The Stones of St. Peter and the Defeat of Simon Magus1:39
Our exploration begins in the south transept, where one of the most legendary artifacts of early Christianity is preserved. Embedded in the wall are two basalt stones which, according to ancient tradition, bear the knee-prints of…
Listen in the app3The Romanesque Campanile and the Lombardi Façade1:45
Stepping back outside for a moment, let us examine the exterior architecture. The most striking vertical feature is the campanile, or bell tower, which dates back to the mid-twelfth century. …
Listen in the app4The Apse Mosaic: Our Lady of Tenderness1:41
As we walk toward the sanctuary, your eyes will be drawn upward to the magnificent twelfth-century mosaic in the apse. This stunning work of Byzantine-influenced art depicts the Madonna and Child enthroned, surrounded by the…
Listen in the app5The Confessio: Bernini’s Jasper and Sicilian Marble1:43
Directly in front of the high altar lies the Confessio, a sunken area of exceptional beauty designed by the great Gian Lorenzo Bernini between 1638 and 1649. This space was created to house the relics of Saint Francesca Romana,…
Listen in the app6The Tomb of Pope Gregory XI1:39
In the sanctuary, to the side of the high altar, we find the monument to one of the most pivotal figures in Roman history: Pope Gregory XI. This elaborate tomb, designed by Pietro Paolo Olivieri in 1584, commemorates the pope…
Listen in the app7The Crypt and the Relics of Saint Francesca1:42
Our final stop inside the basilica is the crypt, located beneath the high altar. This is the most sacred part of the church for modern pilgrims, as it holds the relics of Saint Francesca Romana. …
Listen in the app8Closing1:35
As we step out from the basilica’s shadows back into the bright light of the Roman Forum, our journey through fifteen centuries of history comes to a close. Santa Francesca Romana is a rare place that manages to be both a…
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What is Santa Francesca Romana?
Santa Francesca Romana is a place in 로마 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 로마 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 13 min 49 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 41.8912, 12.4885 |
| Last updated |
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