Basilicas in Rome | Basilica of Santi Quattro Coronati in Rome

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Rome, Rome information, Basilica of Santi Quattro Coronati, basilicas in Rome, san Silvestro chapel, Italy, Rome city centre, churches in Rome, basilicas Santi Quattro Coronati basilica in rome Rome information about the Churches in the city Centre and the Basilica of Santi Quattro Coronati. official TOUR COMPANY OF ROME AND Vatican city OFFICIAL TOUR COMPANY OF ROME AND Vatican city www.tourinrome.com www.vaticanguidedtour.com info@romeinformation.info The basilica dates from the fourth century but, like San Clemente down the road was burnt down by the Nonnans in 1084. It was rebuilt at around half its original size, but the early basilica form is still discernable and the columns which once ran along the aisles are embedded in the walls of the innermost courtyard. There is also a beautiful cloister, dating from about 1220. In the Oratory next to the church is an entertaining fresco cycle depicting the story of the Donation of Constantine and painted in the thirteenth century as a defence of the Popes' temporal power. A pox ridden Constantine is cured by Pope Sylvester and, in gratitude, crowns him with a tiara and gives him a capsymbolising the Pope's spiritual and earthly power. Finally, just to make sure there was no doubt about Sylvester's capacity for heroics, he resuscitates a bull killed as a sacrifice, and frees the Romans from a dragon. Back to Churches in Rome To book Museums Tickets and tours: official TOUR COMPANY OF ROME AND Vatican city www.tourinrome.com www.vaticanguidedtour.com info@romeinformation.info Suggested accommodations in Rome with special offers B&B near the Coliseum www.domuscaracalla.com Special offers 2010 ! Special apartment in the city centre of Rome - in the Jewish Ghetto and Trastevere www.specialromeapartment.com www.residenzasantamaria.com