Prague, Czech Republic
14th century
Prague, Czech Republic
1344
Prague, Czech Republic
14th century
Prague, Czech Republic
920 AD
Prague, Czech Republic
10th century
Prague, Czech Republic
1270
Český Krumlov, Czech Republic
1400-1439
Prague, Czech Republic
1704-1755
Prague, Czech Republic
17th century
Prague, Czech Republic
1885-1903
Prague, Czech Republic
1730-1780
Prague, Czech Republic
1391
Prague, Czech Republic
11th century
Prague, Czech Republic
1143
Kutná Hora, Czech Republic
1278
Český Krumlov, Czech Republic
1350
Kutná Hora, Czech Republic
1388
Prague, Czech Republic
1626
České Budějovice, Czech Republic
c. 1260
Brno, Czech Republic
14th 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.