Basilica of San Clemente

"One of the most impressive archaeological sites in Rome, San Clemente is a historical triple-decker." Full review

"A 12th-century basilica built over a 4th-century church, which stands over a 2nd-century pagan temple and 1st-century Roman house." Full review

"A favourite with kids for its dungeon-like underground level, this 12th-century basilica is a three-dimensional Roman time-line." Full review

"From the Colosseum, head up Via San Giovanni in Laterano to this basilica. It isn't just another Roman church -- far from it." Full review

"In 1857, the prior of the Basilica San Clemente thought there might be something underneath his 12th-century church, already renowned for its relics and striking mosaic of the Crucifixion." Full review

"A multi-layered church and archaeological site, the Basilica of San Clemente is one of the best examples of how Rome is a layer cake of history." Full review

"Founded in the 4C and dedicated to St Clement, this is one of Rome's earliest basilicas. Badly damaged in 1084 it was rebuilt, again on a basilical plan with three naves in the 12C." Full review

"A Nesting Doll of Churches. " Full review

"Archaeology buffs might find the Basilica di San Clemente interesting as it's a veritable nesting doll of churches. It's a second century pagan temple, underneath a fourth-century church,..." Full review

"This 12-century Norman church, full of beautiful Byzantine mosaics, hides much more. Down in its eerie grottos you’ll find frescoes and mosaic floors from its previous incarnations " Full review