Santi Giovanni e Paolo, Rome: the campanile
Artist/Photographer | Benton, Tim |
Country | Italy |
City | Rome |
Subject Date | 1159 |
Image Date | 1987 |
View | Worm's-eye |
Medium | 35mm Transparency |
Library Reference | Benton 87-113-28 |
Orientation | Portrait |
Colour Info | Colour |
Credit | Tim Benton / RIBA Collections |
Subject | Clock towers ; Churches |
NOTES: One of the earliest Christian churches in Rome. Santi Giovanni e Paolo was founded in the fourth century on the site of a Roman palace. Rebuilding began in 1084 and continued until 1159 when the apse and campanile were constructed. The church was restored in 1718.
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