Basilica of Saint Lawrence Outside the Walls
Basilica di San Lorenzo fuori le mura · 로마
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation1:32
Welcome to the Papal Basilica of San Lorenzo fuori le mura (San Lo-REN-tso foo-O-ree lay MOO-rah)—Saint Lawrence Outside the Walls. We are standing in the Tiburtino (Tee-boor-TEE-no) district, just outside the ancient Aurelian…
Listen in the app2The 13th-Century Portico: Lions and Legends1:17
Before we enter, take a moment to admire the narthex (NAR-theks), or portico, which dates back to approximately 1220. It was built by the Vassalletto (Vas-sal-LET-to) family, famous Roman craftsmen. …
Listen in the app3The Honorian Nave: Columns of History1:15
Step inside the main body of the church, the Honorian Basilica. You are in a vast space divided by 22 massive marble columns of various sizes and origins. …
Listen in the app4The Pelagian Sanctuary and 6th-Century Mosaic1:07
Now, move toward the raised sanctuary at the far end. This is the older, 6th-century church built by Pope Pelagius II. …
Listen in the app5The Confessio: The Tomb of the Martyrs1:11
Descend the stairs below the high altar into the 'confessio' (kon-FES-syo). This is the spiritual heart of the basilica, the very spot where Saint Lawrence and Saint Stephen are enshrined. …
Listen in the app6The Tomb of Pope Pius IX: A Hidden Sanctuary1:16
Through a gate at the back of the crypt, you enter the funeral chapel of Blessed Pope Pius IX (PEE-oos the NINTH). This space was originally the narthex of the 6th-century Pelagian church but was transformed in the late 19th…
Listen in the app7The Cloister and Verano Cemetery: City of the Dead1:19
Finally, if you have time, step into the adjacent monastery and its peaceful Romanesque cloister. Built in the 12th century, it is a space of absolute tranquility, where fragments of ancient inscriptions and medieval carvings are…
Listen in the app8Closing1:10
As we conclude our journey through the Basilica of San Lorenzo fuori le mura, take a moment to stand in the large square in front of the church. Looking back at the facade and the soaring bell tower, you are seeing a monument…
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What is Basilica of Saint Lawrence Outside the Walls?
Basilica of Saint Lawrence Outside the Walls 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 | 10 min 07 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 41.9025, 12.5205 |
| Last updated |
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