Basilique San Crisogono
Basilique San Crisogono
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dapper777
Monaco65,504 contributions
Apr 2021 • Friends
A half-hour visit to a church that is worth at least a couple of hours is often forgotten.
There are certainly some photos you took some time ago and that you keep seeing from time to time.
And that is already a thing, but if you have a chance to refresh your memories, and you find yourself in front of the church, do not hesitate to visit it again and step inside.
Like all churches in Rome, this one is also rich in marble and splendid Cosmatesque floors.
The proximity to Santa Maria in Trastevere allows you to visit them both within a few minutes, crossing one of the most characteristic areas of Rome.
What to see in this basilica with more attention?
A mighty and majestic bell tower, the beautiful Cosmatesque floor, the coffered ceiling, the ciborium of the main altar, the beautiful granite columns that with the capitals are original, the mosaic by Pietro Cavallini depicting Our Lady with the Infant Jesus enthroned between St. Chrysogonus and St. James Major (c. 1290) and the carved wooden choir in the apse.
Very interesting is the vast underground archaeological area, which can be also visited. There is also a splendid mystical atmosphere ideal for relaxing and meditating.
We stopped in front of the icon or Our Lady of Good Counsel, object of great devotion by the Romans of Trastervere, all surrounded by hundreds of silver 'hearts' offered to the Madonna as a sign of gratitude for the grace received.
Not to be missed.
There are certainly some photos you took some time ago and that you keep seeing from time to time.
And that is already a thing, but if you have a chance to refresh your memories, and you find yourself in front of the church, do not hesitate to visit it again and step inside.
Like all churches in Rome, this one is also rich in marble and splendid Cosmatesque floors.
The proximity to Santa Maria in Trastevere allows you to visit them both within a few minutes, crossing one of the most characteristic areas of Rome.
What to see in this basilica with more attention?
A mighty and majestic bell tower, the beautiful Cosmatesque floor, the coffered ceiling, the ciborium of the main altar, the beautiful granite columns that with the capitals are original, the mosaic by Pietro Cavallini depicting Our Lady with the Infant Jesus enthroned between St. Chrysogonus and St. James Major (c. 1290) and the carved wooden choir in the apse.
Very interesting is the vast underground archaeological area, which can be also visited. There is also a splendid mystical atmosphere ideal for relaxing and meditating.
We stopped in front of the icon or Our Lady of Good Counsel, object of great devotion by the Romans of Trastervere, all surrounded by hundreds of silver 'hearts' offered to the Madonna as a sign of gratitude for the grace received.
Not to be missed.
Written 1 May 2021
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cortontrader
Suffolk England341 contributions
Mar 2024 • Solo
The church itself (located in Trastevere) is unremarkable
However for €3 you can enter the huge underground archaeological remains which may be of the first parish church in Rome!
Some extraordinary frescos can still be seen.
Check opening times before visiting
However for €3 you can enter the huge underground archaeological remains which may be of the first parish church in Rome!
Some extraordinary frescos can still be seen.
Check opening times before visiting
Written 17 March 2024
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The Spanish Steps Apartment
Rome, Italy33,963 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
Another church I had gone by so many times. Went by yesterday and it was open, so I went in. I was surprised by how the interior is so much more beautiful than the exterior, with Cosmatesque marble floors and a beautiful ceiling. We also discovered the Paleochristian church in the lower level (small admission fee). This church is well worth a visit.
Written 29 May 2019
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Maggi713
Baltimore, MD12,381 contributions
Jan 2017 • Couples
The first church on crossing Ponte Garibaldi is the Church of St. Crisogno; right on the Viale di Trastevere. Today’s church was one of the first twenty-five parishes in Rome and was first built in the fourth century. Pay particular attention to the 22 antique granite columns with stucco capitals. Two porphyry columns, the biggest ones in Rome, support the triumphal arch.
The nice cosmatesque floor covers the entire surface of the church. The geometric decorative inlay stonework floor is so interesting. Don’t forget to look up as well at the 17th century ceiling with carved and golden coffers with a light blue background which is a copy of the Triumph of St Crisogono, a marvelous work by Guercino. In one of side chapels is Blessed Anna Marie Taigi, who died in 1837 at the age of 64 and after 18 years her coffin was opened and body found to be incorrupt. On August 18, 1865 her body was transferred to this church. If you're interested in underground Rome, go to sacristy at the end of the left aisle of the church, and ask if you can go down into the excavations, or scavi, below the church. You'll find the remains of an earlier, 4th century church below as well as some of its medieval frescoes which date between the 8th and 11th centuries.
The nice cosmatesque floor covers the entire surface of the church. The geometric decorative inlay stonework floor is so interesting. Don’t forget to look up as well at the 17th century ceiling with carved and golden coffers with a light blue background which is a copy of the Triumph of St Crisogono, a marvelous work by Guercino. In one of side chapels is Blessed Anna Marie Taigi, who died in 1837 at the age of 64 and after 18 years her coffin was opened and body found to be incorrupt. On August 18, 1865 her body was transferred to this church. If you're interested in underground Rome, go to sacristy at the end of the left aisle of the church, and ask if you can go down into the excavations, or scavi, below the church. You'll find the remains of an earlier, 4th century church below as well as some of its medieval frescoes which date between the 8th and 11th centuries.
Written 12 February 2017
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apocalypsenow66
Milan, Italy120 contributions
Oct 2016 • Family
Located in Trastevere area the church itself is not one of the top touristic target. Admirable pavement dated VIII century. But underground there is still the basement of the original church dated IV century. You need to go at the end of the church on the left side and you will find a guard. 3 € for the ticket and you will go underground. Then you will realize where it was Rome centuries back in respect of a Tiber river.
Written 1 November 2016
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Hynda123
Rome, Italy45 contributions
Sept 2019
This church was built over another church and you can go down into the church underground. Many churches in Rome were built over earlier churches or pagan churches (San Clemente was built over 2 previous churches).
Written 28 September 2019
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234worldtraveler567
Boston, MA152 contributions
Jan 2018 • Solo
The interior is nice, but don’t miss the excavations. Go up the left aisle to the end and turn left into a room where an attendant collects the fee and shows you how to go downstairs. They have a small multilingual pamphlet explaining the excavations.
Written 12 February 2018
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Chris F
San Francisco, CA1,819 contributions
Jan 2019 • Family
We came back for a visit to San Crisogono in January as my family missed the underground ruins in July that are located under the basilica. I saw this place then and wanted them to see as well. The basilica is quite nice but in need of a little freshening up. The structure is a little dirty on the front and dark inside.
For 3 euros you can meet an usher between the hours of 4 – 6 pm during the week who will allow you to take a self-guided tour of the ancient ruins underneath the basilica. The entry area for this is all the way to the front of the building to a room on the left side of the alter. There is a small brochure provided that explains what you are looking at. There was a guided tour that arrived as I was leaving so was able to hear more about the ruins as well. Lucky! This place is recommended.
For 3 euros you can meet an usher between the hours of 4 – 6 pm during the week who will allow you to take a self-guided tour of the ancient ruins underneath the basilica. The entry area for this is all the way to the front of the building to a room on the left side of the alter. There is a small brochure provided that explains what you are looking at. There was a guided tour that arrived as I was leaving so was able to hear more about the ruins as well. Lucky! This place is recommended.
Written 18 January 2019
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WandaMaria
Springdale, AR1,293 contributions
Oct 2017 • Solo
This church is most beautiful. During my time in Rome, the gates at the front of the church were always locked. However, there is an entryway at the side of the church.
I particularly wanted to visit this church because Blessed Anna Maria Taigi’s incorrupt body is housed there. She is located in a glass coffin at a side chapel near the front left of the church. Blessed Anna is a mystic of the Church. She foresaw perils which have affected the Church as well as other perils she predicted will come.
The church itself is worth visiting.
I particularly wanted to visit this church because Blessed Anna Maria Taigi’s incorrupt body is housed there. She is located in a glass coffin at a side chapel near the front left of the church. Blessed Anna is a mystic of the Church. She foresaw perils which have affected the Church as well as other perils she predicted will come.
The church itself is worth visiting.
Written 30 September 2018
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Chris F
San Francisco, CA1,819 contributions
Jul 2018 • Family
We passed by San Crisogono on our way back from our visit to Santa Maria Trastevere. My first thought when entering the basilica is that it was very similar in look and layout as Santa Maria Trastevere that we had just visited a half our earlier. This basilica was nice but did not seem to be as beautiful as the others and seemed to be a little tired.
I discovered a person inside the church who was selling access to the basement for 3 Euros. We decided to take a look and were pleasantly surprised in what we saw. Below the church was an area that had originally been built over a thousand years ago. The area was not as large as the basilica above but very interesting and not crowded. Also, it was a nice cool change from the hot day outside. This is worth a visit.
I discovered a person inside the church who was selling access to the basement for 3 Euros. We decided to take a look and were pleasantly surprised in what we saw. Below the church was an area that had originally been built over a thousand years ago. The area was not as large as the basilica above but very interesting and not crowded. Also, it was a nice cool change from the hot day outside. This is worth a visit.
Written 4 August 2018
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Written 13 August 2019
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