Basilica of Santa Maria in Cosmedin Rome, Italy

Campanile
Campanile of Santa Maria in Cosmedin, viewed from west in warm evening light, with tree and crescent moon. Basilica of Santa Maria in Cosmedin, Rome, Italy. Holly Hayes all photos →

Although best known for the “Mouth of Truth” in its porch, Santa Maria in Cosmedin is one of the most interesting churches in Rome, with an atmosphere of antiquity and some important early medieval art.

Location map of the Basilica of Santa Maria in Cosmedin, Rome, Italy. Click to enlarge.
Aerial view of the Basilica of Santa Maria in Cosmedin, Rome, Italy. Click to enlarge.

Quick Facts

Address
Rome, Italy
Coordinates
41.8881171° N, 12.4816655° E map · aerial
Date(s)
early 8th cent.

Article Info

Page Title
Basilica of Santa Maria in Cosmedin
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
October 8, 2013
Last Updated
September 29, 2023