Mérida, Spain
835 AD
Trujillo, Spain
13th century
Badajoz, Spain
c. 1169
Torrejón el Rubio, Spain
811 AD
Olivenza, Spain
13th century
Zarza de Granadilla, Spain
1473
Zafra, Spain
1443
Medellín, Spain
14th century
Trevejo, Spain
12th century
Coria, Spain
1473-1478
Belvís de Monroy, Spain
13th century
Alburquerque, Spain
13th century
Jerez de los Caballeros, Spain
13th century
Montánchez, Spain
12th century
Feria, Spain
15th century
Segura de León, Spain
13th century
Puebla de Alcocer, Spain
12th century
Herrera del Duque, Spain
15th century
Magacela, Spain
12th century
Burguillos del Cerro, Spain
13th century
The Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere is 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 inscription on the episcopal throne states that this is the first church in Rome dedicated to Mary, mother of Jesus, although some claim that privilege belongs to the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore. A Christian house-church was founded here about 220 by Pope Saint Callixtus I (217-222) on the site of the Taberna meritoria, a refuge for retired soldiers. The area was made available for Christian use by Emperor Alexander Severus when he settled a dispute between the Christians and tavern-keepers.
The church underwent two restorations in the fifth and eighth centuries and in 1140-43 it was re-erected on its old foundations under Pope Innocent II.