San Lorenzo fuori le Mura

San Lorenzo fuori le Mura is built from two medieval basilicas joined end to end, which is why its high altar sits mid-nave rather than at the apse. One of only two Roman churches damaged in WWII bombing, it stands beside the Campo Verano cemetery, above the catacomb where St. Lawrence himself is said to be buried, and is one of the Seven Pilgrim Churches.

Highlights

The tomb and relics of St. Lawrence, along with relics of St. Stephen the Protomartyr
A marble slab said to bear drops of St. Lawrence’s blood
Sixth-century mosaics on the triumphal arch and 13th-century portico frescoes
A Cosmatesque floor and papal altar by the Cosmati family
Adjoins the ancient Catacomb of San Lorenzo

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Piazzale del Verano 3, 00185 Roma

San Lorenzo fuori le Mura

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