Piazza d’Aracoeli
Hours: 7:00am to noon; 3:30 to 5:30pm
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According to a legend, the church was built on the site where a sibyl predicted to Augustus the birth of Christ. Of an undetermined age, but probably erected before 574 A.D. when a church already existing on the site was considered ancient.
Rebuilt in the 13th century in Romanesque and Gothic styles. During the Middle Ages the city fathers met here to discuss public affairs.
The interior contains columns taken from ancient classical buildings; a sculpture by Donatello; in the first chapel on the right are frescoes by Pinturicchio.
The staircase of 122 steps was built in 1348.
Rebuilt in the 13th century in Romanesque and Gothic styles. During the Middle Ages the city fathers met here to discuss public affairs.
The interior contains columns taken from ancient classical buildings; a sculpture by Donatello; in the first chapel on the right are frescoes by Pinturicchio.
The staircase of 122 steps was built in 1348.
