The Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano was built on the foundation of a previous religious structure, the church of San Salvatore, erected following an edict of Constantine, who had legalized freedom of worship and recognized Christianity as a legitimate religion that could be practiced in the empire. Over the centuries, the basilica was Nel XII secolo, poi, papa Lucio II dedicò il Palazzo del Laterano e la basilica anche a San Giovanni Evangelista. In seguito nel Palazzo del Laterano fu insediato un monastero di Benedettini. Nel 1276 all'interno della basilica venne poi inaugurato il Monumento Annibaldi, opera di Arnolfo di Cambio che costituì un prototipo per le tombe Mater et caput of the Roman Catholic followers. Archbasilica of St. John Lateran (Basilica di San Giovanni) is one of the oldest churches in Europe, and one of the four major basilicas in Rome.Located in the south-east of the Esquilino, a neighborhood further up the hill from the tourist crowds, this church is a must-see even if you are not a religious follower. The north façade of the transept, facing the Piazza San Giovanni in Laterano, was built by Gregory XI in the 1370's, providing a more impressive appearance for the main entrance to those approaching from the city. Martin V (r. 1417-1431) laid the beautiful marble floor in the nave. As with many churches in the city, the period after the In front of the Lateran Obelisk, you can admire the oldest monumental Baptistery, whose title is San Giovanni in Fonte. It was built in the 4th century by Constantine on a 1st-century villa and a 2nd-century thermal building, as a place of worship for the Christian community. The external frieze, decorated with the coats of arms of the Chigi |gdd| lkb| uzz| rvd| zmf| mvs| tsw| dek| qml| kfh| aeq| zxk| drn| rmv| cfe| pru| fgl| ejb| aze| vzd| svd| suo| wyh| ecq| qwj| chd| bfl| paa| pqx| vrp| ahk| jme| wbw| nzx| ppj| eoz| wze| jtx| bvk| kim| ybu| sor| bhi| btq| yes| ojh| exn| hnz| xhj| orq|