Medieval Rome Churches Tour: St Clement and Sts Quattro Coronati

Highlights

• Duration
• Historical Focus
• Inclusion

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Arch of Constantine

   10min

   This monument was erected to celebrate the victory of Constantine over Maxentius, and he declared Christianity public worship. This arch is one of major examples of monuments built with intensive use of spolia, by reusing reliefs from 2nd century imperial monuments.

2. 2

   Colosseum

   30min

   Listen to the history of Colosseum in Middle Ages: its decline and new function

3. 3

   Ludus Magnus

   10min

   The gym where gladiators used to train for the fights

4. 4

   Basilica of San Clemente

   40min

   Three different churches one on top of the other, dated back to three different eras

5. 5

   Ss. Quattro Coronati

   30min

   Listen to the legend about the "Donation of Constantine": was a decree used by the Emperor, supposedly to transfer authority over Rome to the Pope

Before you go

Location