Santa Maria in Trastevere

Basilica of Our Lady in Trastevere
Basilica di Santa Maria in Trastevere (Italian)
Façade of Santa Maria in Trastevere at night
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41°53′22″N 12°28′11″E / 41.88944°N 12.46972°E / 41.88944; 12.46972
LocationPiazza Santa Maria in Trastevere, Rome
CountryItaly
DenominationCatholic Church
TraditionLatin Church
Websitesantamariaintrastevere.it
History
StatusMinor basilica, titular church
DedicationMary, mother of Jesus
Architecture
Architect(s)Carlo Fontana
Architectural typeChurch
StyleRomanesque
Groundbreaking4th century
Completed1143
Specifications
Length56 metres (184 ft)
Width30 metres (98 ft)
Nave width16 metres (52 ft)
Clergy
Cardinal protectorCarlos Osoro Sierra (2016)

The Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere (Italian: Basilica di Santa Maria in Trastevere); English: Our Lady in Trastevere) is a titular minor basilica in the Trastevere district of Rome, and one of the oldest churches of Rome. The basic floor plan and wall structure of the church date back to the 340s, and much of the structure to 1140–43. The first sanctuary was built in 221 and 227 by Pope Callixtus I and later completed by Pope Julius I. The church has large areas of important mosaics from the late 13th century by Pietro Cavallini.[1]

  1. ^ "Rome attractions : Rome Churches and Basilicas Guide".

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