Innsbruck, Austria
1500
Vienna, Austria
1888
Vienna, Austria
1870
Steyr, Austria
13th century
Graz, Austria
10th century
Mauthausen, Austria
1938
Bregenz, Austria
1599-1601
Vienna, Austria
1944
Spitz, Austria
12th century
Griffen, Austria
1124-1146
Götzis, Austria
1311-1319
Großgmain, Austria
c. 1100
Pöls-Oberkurzheim, Austria
12th 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.