BASILICA DI SAN LORENZO FUORI LE MURA
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Church with a porch decorated with sculptures by Vassaletto in Rome.
Saint Laurent was burned alive during the time of Emperor Valerian in 258 and buried in the cemetery of Lucius Verus' villa. This is why we sometimes find the indication: "San Lorenzo al Verano". Constantine had a first sanctuary built around 330, rebuilt by Pelagius at the end of the 6th century. In the 13th century, Honorius III took over the whole. In the 19th century, Pius IX had most of the Baroque additions removed and restored the church to its former appearance.
The 1943 bombardment caused extensive damage to the building, which was then carefully restored.
One enters through a porch dating from Honorius, decorated with sculptures of Vassaletto, the contemporary of the Cosmats. Under this porch are sarcophagi, one of which dates back to the 4th century, with a portrait of the deceased, and another representing lovers harvesting (5th or 6th century). The three naves are separated by mismatched ancient columns, surmounted by capitals of Vassaletto. In the central nave, two ambons of the Cosmats, on the right for the reading of the Gospel, on the left for the Epistle.
The choir, elevated, is on the level of the first church. The altar is surmounted by a ciborium that is also cosmic. The triumphal arch of the church of Pelagius is decorated with a mosaic representing Christ accompanied by Peter, Laurent and Pelagius carrying his church. Also to be seen are the bishop's throne, a cosmic work, and the narthex of the old church where Pius IX is buried. Through the sacristy, one can access a Roman cloister.
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