Helsinki, Finland
1830-1852
Helsinki, Finland
1862-1868
Helsinki, Finland
1969
Helsinki, Finland
1826
Tampere, Finland
1824-1825
Turku, Finland
1400-1410
Helsinki, Finland
1888-1891
Porvoo, Finland
1410-1420
Helsinki, Finland
1864
Helsinki, Finland
1908-1912
Tampere, Finland
1896-1899
Hämeenlinna, Finland
1792–1798
Rauma, Finland
1515-1520
Naantali, Finland
1443-1462
Tampere, Finland
1902-1907
Oulu, Finland
1777 (restored 1832)
Lappeenranta, Finland
1785
Tampere, Finland
1510-1530
Helsinki, Finland
1858-1860
Hamina, Finland
1841-1843
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.