St. Stephan is, as the name suggests a round church, that is "in the round". There are very few ancient churches that have this style--the Pantheon would be another. But unlike that church, this one maintains a central altar. Unfortunately, some very modern lights are no hanging from the ceiling. Worse yet, when I visited there was some strange exhibit...
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Santo Stefano Rotondo
Rome, Italy
Ranked #115 of 490 attractions in Rome
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Type: Religious Sites, Ancient Ruins, Churches/ Cathedrals
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A little off the beaten path, down Via Claudia to Via di Santo Stefano Rotondo, 7 lies a very old church, est 4th to 5th century. The walls of this minor basilica, built in a circular plan, are lined with 34 frescoes of matyred saints, one of my favorite subjects. It is great fun to circle the inner walls identifying...
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The round design of the San Stefano is in itself highly unusual and, together with its relatively austere interior, makes for a refreshing contrast with many of the baroque churches in the city. Plenty of historical information on this church can be found on the internet and in tourist guides, so I will not bother you with that. The main...
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