Santo Stefano Rotondo Rome, Italy

Santo Stefano Rotondo: Looking Left: Outer Aisle with 5th-Century Chapel on Left Santo Stefano Rotondo: Detail of Outer Aisle with Entrance to Chapel Santo Stefano Rotondo: Entrance Portico Added Under Pope Innocent  II Santo Stefano Rotondo: Innermost Colonnade and Altar Santo Stefano Rotondo: Main Facade and Entrance Portico Santo Stefano Rotondo: Upper Interior Colonnade and Vault Santo Stefano Rotondo: Plaque Outside Entrance Santo Stefano Rotondo: Looking Right: Outer Aisle and Wall with Violent 16th-Century Frescoes

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Dedicated to St. Stephen, the first martyr, this is one of the largest and oldest round churches in existence. Dating from the 5th century, it reflects local and foreign influences.

Facts & Stats on Santo Stefano Rotondo

Names
Santo Stefano Rotondo
San Stefano Rotondo (St. Stephen in the Round)
Santo Stefano Rotondo sul Celio (St. Stephen in the Round on the Celian Hill)
IDs
318285 Go Historic
Address
Via di Santo Stefano Rotondo
Rome, Italy
Location
Coordinates
41.884561° N, 12.496734° E
Tags
Dates
c. 470 constructed