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San Paolo fuori le Mura
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Rome’s second largest church has had a history of violent ups and downs. It was built by Constantine in the 4th century, over the spot where St Paul was buried, and for about 400 years it was the largest church in Europe, until it was sacked by the Saracens in 846. It was rebuilt and fortified, but its position outside the walls left it mostly ignored until the mid-11th century, when it underwent a renewal. Then came the 1823 fire, which led to the reworking we see today.
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Via Ostiense 184 Metro Basilica S Paolo Open 7am–6:30pm daily Free
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