Augsburg, Germany
1512
Augsburg, Germany
10th century
Augsburg, Germany
1516
Weikersheim, Germany
1586
Würzburg, Germany
2002
Augsburg, Germany
10th century
Harburg, Germany
11th century
Würzburg, Germany
1748
Bad Mergentheim, Germany
1525
Füssen, Germany
1628
Steingaden, Germany
1147/1663
Dinkelsbühl, Germany
1764
Feuchtwangen, Germany
Rottenbuch, Germany
1073
Tauberbischofsheim, Germany
13th century
Schongau, Germany
Donauwörth, Germany
c. 1040
Schillingsfürst, Germany
1753-1793
Friedberg, Germany
1257
Creglingen, Germany
c. 1350
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.