Santa Maria in Trastevere

The church of Santa Maria in Trastevere is said to be the first place of Christian worship in Rome, built where a fountain of oil sprung up on the day of Christ's birth. Inside are many excellent Byzantine mosaics.

Location map of Santa Maria in Trastevere. Click to enlarge.

Aerial view of Santa Maria in Trastevere. Click to enlarge.

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Coordinates: 41.8894657° N, 12.4696635° E map · aerial

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Page Title: Santa Maria in Trastevere
Date Published: October 8, 2013
Last Updated: April 15, 2024