Basilica di Santa Croce in Gerusalemme

Alternative Names
Basilica of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem
Date
consecrated ca. 320 CE; restored 12th century; redesigned late 18th century
Work Type
Style/Period

Built around the chapel of Empress Helen, mother of Constantine the Great. Many restorations throughout the years have been done and current baroque appearance is owed to Benedict XIV. Known to have housed many passion relics (true cross, etc.)

References

  • Interior: View from nave
  • Interior: View from crossing
  • Interior: View from north aisle
  • Exterior: Facade
  • Exterior: facade
  • Interior: View of main altar from entrance, detail of mosaic flooring
  • Interior: View of main altar from entrance, detail of left hand columns
  • Interior: View down nave toward entrance
  • Interior: View of ceiling from nave
  • Interior: View of main altar and domed apse
  • Interior: View of left hand side of main altar and domed apse
  • Interior: View from left hand side of main altar and domed apse