Experts' Choice Award Basilica di Santa Sabina
8 expert reviews
“The best preserved Paleochristian basilica in Rome hides a number of oddities and secrets. ”
– Atlas Obscura
Fodor's "This Early Christian basilica demonstrates the severe—but lovely—simplicity common to churches of its era." Full review
Frommer's "A rarity, Santa Sabina is Rome's best remaining example of a paleochristian church. It dates from A.D. 422, and its original wooden doors from that time are still intact." Full review
Lonely Planet "This magnificent, solemn basilica was founded by Peter of Illyria in around AD 422." Full review
Time Out "Try to visit Santa Sabina on a sunny day, when the light shines softly into this magnificent, solemn basilica." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"A fine example of early Christian architecture, this church dedicated to St Sabina was built in the 5C."
Afar Magazine "The 5th-century church is hidden on the residential Aventino Minore, the smaller of Rome’s Aventine hills, with a medieval fortress wall and entrance gate opening to a gorgeous courtyard." Full review
Frommer's "Santa Sabina is Rome's best remaining example of a paleochristian church. It dates from A.D. 422...in the floor of the nave is Rome's only surviving mosaic tomb, dating to around 1300." Full review
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