Basilica of Santa Sabina

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Basilica of Santa Sabina sent on October 30, 2022 (21:19) by Mafo50. 57 comments, 979 views.

at 20mm, 1/50 f/2.8, ISO 500, hand held.

Roma - Basilica di Santa Sabina all'Aventino. - Da vivere Roma, scoprire Roma: Fu fondata nel 425 da Pietro, prete di Illiria, su di un antico Titulus Sabinae, sorto probabilmente nella casa della matrona Sabina, la quale finì poi per identificarsi con la omonima santa. La basilica fu restaurata da papa Leone III e, successivamente, da papa Eugenio II, che la abbellì con la schola cantorum. Per la posizione privilegiata che permetteva il controllo della zona sottostante e una parte del corso del Tevere, nel X secolo, la basilica divenne residenza fortificata di alcune nobili famiglie, i Crescenzi prima e i Savelli dopo. Nel 1219, Papa Onorio III concesse la chiesa e parte del palazzo a S. Domenico di Guzman, fondatore dell'Ordine dei Domenicani, che qui visse e operò; in quella occasione, furono realizzati il campanile e il chiostro. Nel 1587, la basilica fu completamente trasformata da Domenico Fontana per incarico di Sisto V. Nel primo Novecento, fu riportata all'antico aspetto medioevale a opera di Antonio Muñoz, che eliminò le sovrastrutture barocche, tanto che, attualmente, Santa Sabina all'Aventino rappresenta il perfetto esempio di basilica cristiana del V secolo. La facciata, preceduta dall'atrio, è ad arcate, sostenute da quattro antiche colonne di marmo e da quattro di granito, nelle quali sono raccolti frammenti lapidei, sarcofagi di età imperiale e resti di antiche transenne. Il portale mediano della chiesa ha un bel contorno marmoreo di età classica ed è chiuso da preziosi battenti di porta in legno di cipresso, riproducenti in rilievo scene dell'Antico e del Nuovo Testamento. L'interno basilicale, luminoso, vasto e solenne, è diviso in tre navate da ventiquattro colonne scanalate corinzie. Della originaria decorazione del V secolo resta solamente una grande fascia a mosaico con un'iscrizione a belle lettere d'oro su fondo azzurro, che porta i nomi di Pietro di Illiria e del papa del tempo, Celestino I. Alla destra del portale ligneo è situata una colonnina che indica il luogo dove, secondo la tradizione, S. Domenico passava le notti in preghiera; sopra vi è posta una pietra di basalto nero, probabilmente un peso romano. La leggenda vuole che il diavolo, mal tollerando l'intensa pietà con cui S. Domenico pregava sul sepolcro contenente le ossa di alcuni martiri, gli scagliò contro questa pietra, che non colpì il santo ma infranse la lapide che copriva il sepolcro.

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Elisabetta Leonardi

sent on October 30, 2022 (23:10) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Very nice also this, congratulations!
Elizabeth :-)

Mafo50

sent on October 30, 2022 (23:25) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks Elisabetta, my best wishes and good night.
Mario ;-)

ForeverYoung

sent on October 30, 2022 (23:53) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

A church that you do not expect, beautiful to visit.
Hello, Vincenzo

Mafo50

sent on October 31, 2022 (0:57) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks Vincenzo, Greetings
Mario ;-)

Sergio_51

sent on October 31, 2022 (7:40) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Very nice, congratulations Mario.
Good day
Sergio.

Giancarlo65

sent on October 31, 2022 (9:37) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Congratulations one more beautiful than the other all well done
Hello from Giancarlo and good day

Federico56

sent on October 31, 2022 (15:51) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Magnificent shot! :-)
Congratulations Mario
Greetings
Federico

Orso49

sent on October 31, 2022 (16:08) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Very good Mario!
Hello

EnricoGiuliani

sent on October 31, 2022 (16:43) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

As excellent as the caption! Good!

Ciriaco Capobianco

sent on October 31, 2022 (19:30) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Really beautiful, a great shot Mario, hello.

Mafo50

sent on October 31, 2022 (22:27) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

A:
Sergio, Giancarlo, Federico, Bruno, Enrico, Ciriaco.
Thanks to all dear friends x welcome comments.
Greetings
Mario ;-)

Maryas

sent on November 01, 2022 (0:21) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful shot of a beautiful interior, excellent and comprehensive caption.
Many congratulations Mario, a warm greeting,
Mary.

Mallamaci Giovanni

sent on November 01, 2022 (12:09) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Great shot and composition Mario! Hello

Mafo50

sent on November 01, 2022 (17:24) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks Mary, for the visit, very appreciated.
cheers
Mario ;-)

Mafo50

sent on November 01, 2022 (17:24) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks Giovanni, Greetings
Mario ;-)

Simoneperi1967

sent on November 01, 2022 (22:38) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

The grandeur of the ancient basilicas between Rome and Christianity

Mafo50

sent on November 01, 2022 (22:40) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Giusto Simone, and thanks for the visit.
Greetings
Mario ;-)

Renata Ponso

sent on November 02, 2022 (11:02) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Very interesting story and beautiful composition hello Renata

Onil712

sent on November 02, 2022 (17:34) | This comment has been translated

Really nice, congratulations!

Mafo50

sent on November 02, 2022 (17:48) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Hello Renata, a warm greeting
Mario ;-)

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