Amsterdam, Netherlands
1655
Hague, Netherlands
13th century
Delft, Netherlands
1618
Haarlem, Netherlands
14th century
Maastricht, Netherlands
17th century
Apeldoorn, Netherlands
1684-1686
Hague, Netherlands
1716
Hague, Netherlands
1533
Hague, Netherlands
1913
Bergen op Zoom, Netherlands
1485
Baarn, Netherlands
1674
Leek, Netherlands
1884
Heerenveen, Netherlands
1648
Franeker, Netherlands
1591-1594
Doorn, Netherlands
19th century
Heerenveen, Netherlands
1640
Vorden, Netherlands
1600
Haarlem, Netherlands
1785-1789
Leens, Netherlands
17th century
Bunnik, Netherlands
1395
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.