Riga, Latvia
1497-1515
Sigulda, Latvia
1207
Cēsis, Latvia
1209
Sigulda, Latvia
1214
Sigulda, Latvia
ca. 1255
Edole, Latvia
1264-1267
Bauska, Latvia
1443-1456
Ventspils, Latvia
1290s
Ludza, Latvia
1433
Jaunpils, Latvia
1301
Koknese, Latvia
1209
Straupe, Latvia
13th century
Milzkalne, Latvia
16th century
Kandava, Latvia
c. 1257
Dundaga, Latvia
Late 13th century
Tukums, Latvia
1277
Dobele, Latvia
1335-1339
Jēkabpils, Latvia
1255-1297
Lielvārde, Latvia
ca. 1248
Burtnieki, Latvia
1284
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.