The church of St Lawrence Outside the Walls (San Lorenzo fuori le Mura), Rome

St Lawrence Outside the Walls

19/3/2019

San Lorenzo fuori le Mura

The ancient basilica of San Lorenzo fuori le Mura (St Lawrence Outside the Walls) is located in the north of the city, near the Via Tiburtina, the ancient Roman road to Tibur (modern Tivoli).

6th century mosaics

6th century mosaic

Christ flanked by St Peter & St Paul

Interior

Romanesque cloister, San Lorenzo fuori le Mura, Rome

12th century cloister

Tomb of Cardinal Fieschi

Old photograph of San Lorenzo fuori le Mura

The bombing of San Lorenzo fuori le Mura, July 19th, 1943, Rome

San Lorenzo fuori le Mura after it had been hit by allied bombs on July 19th, 1943

San Lorenzo fuori le Mura

St Lawrence Outside the Walls

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