Churches Friday: San Stefano Rotondo

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The basilica of San Stefano Rotondo is unique in Rome! The interior is not a basilica style, but a circular church. And note the granite columns - they vary in size and color, likely taken from Roman ruins. The site is documented as a camp for Roman soldiers early in the 4th century.

Curiously, you can not see the church from the street but have to follow the wall around to find the opening!

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Are you interested in seeing this?

• Yes!
• If there is time.
• It doesn't really call to me.

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