San Giovanni a Porta Latina

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San Giovanni a Porta Latina

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The church of San Giovanni a Porta Latina may have been founded as early as the reign of Pope Gelasius I (r. 492-96); it was certainly rebuilt in the 8th century by Pope Hadrian I (r. 772-95). The church has been restored several times. 

Nave

The nave is lined with a variety of ancient columns. It is thought that the frescoes (not in the best condition) date back to the 12th century.  ​

Apse

The apse is pierced by three selenite windows, which were added in the twentieth century. The fresco is by Federico Zuccari (1539-1609) and depicts St John the Evangelist. ​

The Expulsion From the Garden of Eden

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