Chiesa di San Saba

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  • Address
    Via di San Saba, San Saba
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  • Phone
    06 574 33 52
  • Transport
    bus: Viale Aventino
tram: Viale Aventino

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Lonely Planet review

Dating from the 10th century, this church has been substantially rebuilt. Cosmati marble work from the 13th century decorates the main door and floor, and on the left-hand nave there's a fresco of three naked girls in bed. Legend has it that these girls were saved from prostitution by St Nicholas, who threw stockings filled with gold up to their bedroom. Better known as Santa Claus, this story is the origin of the Christmas stocking tradition.