Santa Prassede Rome, Italy

A hidden gem near Santa Maria Maggiore, this 9th-century basilica has glorious Byzantine mosaics. Also here is a piece of the scourging column of Christ and other relics.

General Interior View — Interior view from the back of the nave, looking toward the apse and altar. Basilica di Santa Prassede, Rome, Italy. Image credit: Holly Hayes

map of Santa Prassede — Location map of Santa Prassede, Rome, Italy.

map of Santa Prassede — Aerial view of Santa Prassede.

Quick Facts on Santa Prassede

Go Historic ID

248530

names

Basilica di Santa Prassede Italian

Santa Prassede

location(s)

date(s)

c. 820

tags

historic churches