This church has had a long history, from the first basilica that was dedicated to St. Agnes at the site of her grave by Constantia during Roman times, a new church built under Pope Honorius in the seventh century, and the most recent major renovation completed under Pope Blessed Pius IX (1846-1878.)

Dating from the 7th century, this church is also known as the church of the Navicella, because of the reproduction of a Roman boat in a fountain in front of the structure.

This sophisticated wine bar or enoteche offers French, Australian and New Zealand wines "alla mescita" (by the glass)and some excellent food.

Originally known as Porta Appia built in 275 AD, this large keystone arch was renovated by various emperors and popes over the centuries, and today is considered one of the finest preserved of Rome’s gateways.