Santo Stefano Rotondo
basilica di Santo Stefano Rotondo al Celio · 로마
minor basilica in Rome
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Basilica of Santo Stefano Rotondo on the Caelian Hill, one of the most unusual and atmospheric structures in the Eternal City. This is the oldest circular church in Rome, consecrated by Pope Simplicius between 468…
Listen in the app2The Portico and the Ancient Entrance
Our visit begins at the exterior portico, which today forms the entrance to the basilica. This porch consists of five arches supported by ancient granite columns with Corinthian capitals. …
Listen in the app3The Central Round Space and the Forest of Columns
Stepping into the central round space, you are met with an awe-inspiring forest of columns. The interior is divided by two concentric rings of columns. …
Listen in the app4The Frescoes of Pomarancio — A Theatre of Martyrdom
As you move to the outer walls, the atmosphere changes from architectural serenity to visceral intensity. The entire circuit of the outer wall is covered with a cycle of 34 large frescoes dating from 1572 to 1585. …
Listen in the app5The Chapel of Saints Primus and Felician — Byzantine Splendor
The Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament, also known as the Chapel of Primus and Felician, is the only remaining arm of the original 5th-century Greek cross structure. This chapel contains a rare and beautiful 7th-century Byzantine…
Listen in the app6The Chair of Saint Gregory the Great
Located to the left of the entrance is a simple, yet profoundly historical artifact: an ancient marble chair known as the 'Bishop's Chair of Saint Gregory the Great.' Tradition holds that Pope Gregory the Great sat in this very…
Listen in the app7The Hungarian Chapel — A Bridge Between Nations
As the National Church of Hungary in Rome, Santo Stefano Rotondo has a unique international connection. The Chapel of Saint Stephen of Hungary was designed in 1778 by Pietro Camporese the Elder. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As you prepare to leave Santo Stefano Rotondo, take one last walk around its circular nave. This church is a profound meditation on the nature of time and the continuity of faith. …
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What is Santo Stefano Rotondo?
Santo Stefano Rotondo 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 | 41.8845, 12.4968 |
| Last updated |
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