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Basilica di San Clemente

Via Labicana 95 | Via San Giovanni in Laterano Piazza San Clemente, 00184 Rome, Italy
06 7740 021
Ranked #5 of 490 attractions in Rome
4.5 of 5 stars 362 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites, Historic Sites, Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Ancient Ruins, Churches/ Cathedrals
Owner description: Constructed between 1110 and 1130, this church of San Clemente is not one, but three churches built one above the other, with ruins dating from the...... more » Owner description: Constructed between 1110 and 1130, this church of San Clemente is not one, but three churches built one above the other, with ruins dating from the earliest Christian times. « less
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Laguna Niguel, California
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41 reviews 41 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

I went to most of the top churches in Rome and this one is one of the most interesting. The mosaics and frescoes are beautiful, if not as jaw dropping as some of the other churches, but the real unique characteristic of this church is below ground. For a 5 Euro fee, you can descend two levels into the ruins... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

This is an amazing place. The peace of a church used for over a millenium and the dig is so interesting and cool More

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East London, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Simply this is a most amazing site to see in Rome. It is absolutely enthralling especially to someone like me from South Africa. More

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Copenhagen, Denmark
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

It is amasing to see 3 churches on top of each other. More

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Kloof, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

THis place was not expensive to visit and was very well looked after and preserved. It wasn't full of tourists like some of the other places and was amazing to see such an old structure so well preserved. and what an amazing history to the place. More

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Richmond, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

The church itself is beautiful but modest by Italian standards. However, enter the catacombs below the church and you'll discover that the church built was built on the ruins of another church built on the ruins of yet another (pagan) church. The trip back through the ages as very interesting. It wasn't on our original list of places to visit,... More

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Adelaide
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW
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Love going underground and had enjoyed Catacombs in Paris and underground Roman ruins in Barcelona so reading about this church intrigued us. It was well worth the visit. A paltry 5 euro allows you to decend through 3 levels of Roman history back to the time of Christ. No photos allowed, but we picked up a poster showing 3D plans... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012 NEW

If you know Christian history, don't miss this site. Under the basilica are the places where Clement of Rome had his house church. The house church was turned into a basilica, but it is the exact location of his house church. Clement wrote all that we know concerning the death of Peter. However, don't buy the mistaken notion that he... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

This church is a treasure from top to bottom --- way below street level. The tour is worth the cost! Upstairs, don't miss the mosaics, frescoes, and gorgeous Cosmati floors, paved with stone fragments. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

There are 2 earlier churches underneath this one which makes it quite unique. It also has a lovely cloister [with free toilets that are clean]. More

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