Photography: Churches Of Rome - Basilica Papale Di San Paolo

 

(Drivebycuriosity) - Rome is a treasure chamber full of art. Over many centuries the eternal city amassed amazing architecture, paintings & sculptures. The magnificent churches, which are spread all over the city, are part of this treasure. They are the testimony that the city has been the capital of  powerful religious leaders, the popes, for 2000 years.  I plan to visit any church I will pass during my visit of Rome.

 

Last Tuesday we discovered the  Basilica Papale Di San Paolo, also called Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls, in the south of Rome (wikipedia). The church is one of Rome's four ancient, Papal, major Basilicas. The Basilica was founded by the Roman Emperor Constantine I over the burial place of St. Paul and often destroyed in her long history. In 1823 a fire burned almost all historical parts but the building got reconstructed around the year. Today we can still see an amazing example of Renaissance paintings & architecture.

I am impressed by the majestic naves.

which go in different directions

Like other big Basilicas the church is flanked by elaborately painted chapels.

And amazes by wonderful fresci on the ceilings

To be continued.