Monomad Challenge: The Churches of Rome

This is my entry for the #monomad challenge. Here are photos I took inside some of the most beautiful churches Rome a few summers ago.

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The interior of the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, one of the four major papal basilicas.

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A handsome young man at the Chiesa del Santissimo Nome di Gesù, which is the mother church of the Society of Jesus (aka the Jesuits).

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The apse mosaic of the Basilica di San Clemente al Laterano.

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A closeup of the crucifix of the apse mosaic of the Basilica di San Clemente al Laterano.

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There are twelve sculptures of the twelve apostles within the Arcibasilica Papale del Santissimo Salvatore e Santi Giovanni Battista ed Evangelista in Laterano. This is the sculpture of St. Matthew.



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Many churches have always seemed interesting to me because of their structures and your pictures only give the reason for that, excellent photos!

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Thanks. It's how I spend most vacations: going to art museums and churches!

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