San Vitale

Rome, Italy

Open to visitors

The interior is normally open, possibly ticketed.

Strollie cannot guarantee access — always check before you travel.

Opening hours: Sep-Jul 07:45-19:00; Aug 18:00-19:00

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San Vitale al Quirinale is an early Christian imperial basilica located on via Nazionale in Rome's historic center. Built under Pope Siricius after 386 and consecrated by Pope Innocent in 402, it holds the distinction of being the oldest Catholic place of worship in Rome's historic center and the first public Christian basilica constructed without foundation on pre-existing pagan temples. Dedicated to the martyrs Vitale, Valeria, Gervasio, and Protasio, it was erected by order of Emperor Theodosius at the behest of Saint Ambrose of Milan to honor the miraculous discovery of the bodies of martyrs Gervasius and Protasius in Milan. The basilica originally featured a baptistery and is remarkable as the most frescoed basilica in Rome.

Movement

ancient Roman architecture

Built: 0401
Type: minor basilica, parish church
Place: Rome, Italy

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