Venice, Italy
1063-1093
Milan, Italy
1386
Rome, Italy
12th century
Rome, Italy
126 AD
Rome, Italy
336 AD
Rome, Italy
5th century
Rome, Italy
10th century
Venice, Italy
15th century
Turin, Italy
1668-1687
Sassari, Italy
12th century
Genoa, Italy
1118
Turin, Italy
1715-1730
Palermo, Italy
1612-1677
Palermo, Italy
1566-1596
Venice, Italy
1631
Rome, Italy
c. 380 AD
Palermo, Italy
1154
Palermo, Italy
1633-1664
Amalfi, Italy
9th century AD
Rome, Italy
432 AD
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.