Santa Prassede
basilica di Santa Prassede · 로마
medieval church in Rome
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Basilica of Santa Prassede (SAN-ta Pras-SEH-day), a 9th-century masterpiece tucked away in a quiet side street near the grand Santa Maria Maggiore (MA-JO-ray). Do not let the unassuming brick facade deceive you;…
Listen in the app2The Unassuming Entrance and Courtyard
Your journey begins at the side entrance on Via di Santa Prassede. Notice how the church seems integrated into the dense urban fabric of Rome. …
Listen in the app3The Nave and the Well of Martyrs
As you stand in the central nave, your feet rest on a beautiful Cosmatesque (Koz-ma-TESK) floor, a style of intricate marble inlay that was popular in the Middle Ages. Notice the 16 granite columns that divide the nave into three…
Listen in the app4The Chapel of San Zeno: The Garden of Paradise
Immediately to your left is the entrance to the Chapel of San Zeno (San ZE-no). Step through the low doorway and prepare to be overwhelmed. …
Listen in the app5The Pillar of the Scourging: A Relic of Passion
Tucked into a small niche within the Chapel of San Zeno is one of the most revered relics in Christendom: the Pillar of the Scourging. This small column, only about 63 centimeters high, is made of black and white marble. …
Listen in the app6The Triumphal Arch and Apse Mosaics
Now, look toward the main altar. The mosaics on the triumphal arch and the apse (AP-sis) are the crowning glory of the basilica. …
Listen in the app7The Crypt and the Sarcophagi of the Sisters
Below the high altar lies the crypt, which was redesigned in the 18th century but retains its ancient heart. This is where the relics of Saint Praxedes and Saint Pudentiana were finally laid to rest by Pope Pascal I. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As you prepare to leave the Basilica of Santa Prassede, take one last look at the golden mosaics above the altar. This church is a rare survivor, a bridge between the late Roman Empire and the early Middle Ages. …
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What is Santa Prassede?
Santa Prassede 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 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 41.8961, 12.4986 |
| Last updated |
