Santa Cecilia in Trastevere Rome, Italy

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Atrium and east facade (1725) of Santa Cecilia. The tower dates from the 9th century. Holly Hayes all photos →

This church and active convent was built in the 9th century over the house of St. Cecilia, a 3rd-century martyr. It has a Byzantine apse mosaic upstairs and Roman excavations below.

Location map of Santa Cecilia in Trastevere, Rome, Italy. Click to enlarge.
Aerial view of Santa Cecilia in Trastevere, Rome, Italy. Click to enlarge.

Quick Facts

Address
Rome, Italy
Coordinates
41.8875970° N, 12.4757900° E map · aerial
Date(s)
c. 820

Article Info

Page Title
Santa Cecilia in Trastevere
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
October 8, 2013
Last Updated
April 15, 2024
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