Tre Fontane Abbey
1 Via di Acque Salvie Roma
Where St. Paul was Martyred and Three Fountains Sprang Forth
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Tre Fontane Abbey: Rome’s Sacred Site of Saint Paul’s Martyrdom
The Tre Fontane abbey complex, located along Via Laurentina, is linked to the legend of Saint Paul's martyrdom in 67 AD. The abbey features the Arch of Charlemagne and comprises three churches built on the martyrdom site.
The largest, Saints Vincent and Anastasius, has a Latin cross plan and an austere brick façade. Santa Maria Scala Coeli, built in 1582, commemorates martyred Christian legionaries. San Paolo alle Tre Fontane, dating to the 5th century, houses three miraculous fountains.
The surrounding area, once malarial, was transformed by Trappist monks into a eucalyptus forest.
See Also:
Papal Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls
Built over the burial place of Saint Paul, this Basilica is known for its’ rich history and renowned cloister. Consecrated in the year 330 by Pope Sylvester, the original structure was much smaller than its current size as the 10th largest church in the world.
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