Kraków, Poland
13th century
Kraków, Poland
14th century
Kraków, Poland
1290-1320
Warsaw, Poland
1390
Kraków, Poland
9th century AD
Warsaw, Poland
14th century
Warsaw, Poland
Wieliczka, Poland
13th century
Malbork, Poland
1274-1406
Wrocław, Poland
1911-1913
Oświęcim, Poland
1940
Zamość, Poland
1580
Wieliczka, Poland
13th century
Toruń, Poland
1233
Kalwaria Zebrzydowska, Poland
1600
Bad Muskau, Germany
1811
Świdnica, Poland
1656-1657
Jawor, Poland
1655
Dębno, Poland
15th century
Bochnia, Poland
12th 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.