The Basilica of Santa Maria in Cosmedin is identifiable by its tall, seven-story Romanesque bell tower, which rises above the ancient Forum Boarium. This church dates back to the sixth century and was built over the remains of an early Roman temple dedicated to Hercules. Byzantine monks escaping persecution later decorated the space, and their influence earned the building the name Cosmedin, derived from a Greek word for beautiful or ornate.
Basilica di Santa Maria in Cosmedin
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