Chiesa di Santa Pudenziana

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  • Address
    Via Urbana 160, Monti
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  • Phone
    06 481 46 22
  • Transport
    underground rail: Cavour

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Lonely Planet review

The church of Rome's Filipino community boasts a sparkling gold, 4th-century apse mosaic, the oldest of its kind in Rome. An enthroned Christ is flanked by two female figures crowning St Peter and St Paul; on either side of them are the apostles dressed as Roman senators in togas. Unfortunately, you can only see 10 of the original 12 apostles - a 16th-century face-lift lopped off two of them and amputated the legs of the others.

Most of the church's façade was added in the 19th century, although elements from earlier buildings, such as the delicately carved 11th-century frieze and medallions, were retained. The Romanesque arched windows and the bell tower date from the 12th century.