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Basilica of Santa Maria in Cosmedin

Basilica of Santa Maria in Cosmedin

Santa Maria in Cosmedin, Basilica of Saint Mary in Cosmedin

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Basilica of Santa Maria in Cosmedin

Santa Maria in Cosmedin, Basilica of Saint Mary in Cosmedin

Italy, Rome

The Basilica of Santa Maria in Cosmedin was built in the 6th century on the site of a pagan temple dedicated to Hercules. The church is located on the left bank of the Tiber, not far from the Temple of Portun and the Circus Maximus. In the VIII century, the Basilica of St. Mary received the prefix Cosmedin to its name, which means “beautiful”, for its unique mosaics and rich interior decoration. The church is known for its Byzantine-style openwork bell tower and the antique marble mask “The Mouth of Truth”.

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lesiaukrainka

Traveled 15 years ago

Rating 8

Church of Santa Maria in Cosmedin

This church is better known for having the Mouth of Truth here. Look not only at the Mouth of Truth, but go inside the church itself. The floors are the work of the masters Cosmati, one of the most beautiful in Rome.→

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