Santi Celso e Giuliano

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Church of Santi Celso e Giuliano, Rome
Santi Celso e Giuliano
Of ancient foundation, Santi Celso e Giuliano is an 18th century minor basilica. It was designed by the Roman architect Carlo De Dominicis (1696-1758), at the behest of Pope Clement XII (r. 1730-40).
Facade Window, Church of Ss. Celso e Giuliano, Rome
Facade Window
The inscription on the facade reads: IN HONOREM SANCTORVM  MM CELSI ET IVLIANI CLEMENS XII PONT M AN V. ​
Entrance, Church of Santi Celso e Giuliano, Rome
Entrance
The ornate entrance is crowned with the Chi-Rho symbol, which can also be seen in the capitals of the columns. 
Interior, Church of Santi Celso e Giuliano, Rome
Interior
The layout of the interior is elliptical, the long axis being transverse. There are six side chapels, three on each side. A plaque in the first chapel on the left notes that Pope Pius XII (r. 1939-58) was baptised in the basilica. ​
Dome, Church of Ss. Celso e Giuliano, Rome.
Dome
The saucer dome is also elliptical and rests directly on the entablature. 
High Altar, Church of Ss. Celso e Giuliano, Rome
High Altar
The sanctuary apse has its own vault.  The high altar was designed by Pompeo Batoni in 1738. The altarpiece depicts Christ being adored by saints, including St Celsus and St Julian.