Basilica di San Crisogono

Alternative Names

Basilica of Saint Chrysogonus

Sancti Crisogoni

Date

old church ca. 4th century CE; new building ca. 17th century

Work Type

Material/Technique

Style/Period

Notes

At least three phases of building; earliest phase is dated to 4th century CE, currently underground and discovered in 1907. The bell tower dates to the 12th century, and the current facade and interior was built in 1620s on top of the 12th century church. Baroque church funded by Scipione Borghese.

References

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View of the remains of the 5th century church under San Crisogono
View of the remains of the 5th century church under San Crisogono
View of the remains of the 5th century church under San Crisogono
View of the remains of the 5th century church under San Crisogono
View of the remains of the 5th century church under San Crisogono
View of fragmentary paintings in the remains of the 5th century church under San Crisogono
View of fragmentary paintings in the remains of the 5th century church under San Crisogono
View of fragmentary paintings in the remains of the 5th century church under San Crisogono
View of fragmentary paintings in the remains of the 5th century church under San Crisogono
View of the nave looking towards the apse
View of the nave looking towards the entrance
View of the colonnade looking towards the entrance
View of the paving
View of the baldachin
View of an altar in a side aisle
View of a side aisle
View of a side aisle
View of a side aisle
View of the baldachin
View of the baldachin
View of the side door
View of the side door
View of the belltower
View of the side of the facade
View of the corner of the facade
View of the facade
View of the facade
View of the facade
View of the atrium