Basilica di San Clemente Audio Guide
Explore Basilica di San Clemente with Stanza's GPS-triggered offline audio guide.
About the Tour
A minor Roman Catholic basilica located in Rome, known for its intricate mosaics and archaeological layers preserving ancient Roman structures.
What you will hear
The Schola Cantorum and Choir
This stop highlights the unique liturgical layout of the upper church, featuring the marble enclosure used by the choir.
View of the Liturgical Heart
Looking toward the altar reveals a layout that was carefully designed to mirror the ancient foundations hidden deep underground.
The Marble Ambo
The marble pulpit and its spiraling candle column were essential tools for making religious services visible and audible to a medieval audience.
The Triumph of the Cross: Apse Mosaic
The spiritual heart of the upper basilica is the 12th-century mosaic, one of Rome's greatest medieval masterpieces.
Triumph of the Cross Mosaic
The golden apse mosaic presents a rich tapestry of life and faith, where a central cross grows into a sprawling garden.
The Chapel of Saint Catherine
Located near the entrance, this chapel contains a vital Renaissance fresco cycle by Masolino da Panicale.
Chapel of Saint Catherine
Located near the side entrance, this chapel houses a fresco cycle that marks a pivotal moment in the history of Roman painting.
Descent to the 4th-Century Lower Basilica
Visitors now descend a flight of stairs to reach the level of the original early Christian church, abandoned in the 11th century.
The 1099 Papal Election
This lower level was the site of a significant 11th-century papal election, highlighting the church's prestige even as the building faced decline.
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