Basilica of San Clemente al Laterano

The Basilica of San Clemente al Laterano in Rome is a historic church built in multiple layers over centuries. Its current structure dates from the 12th century, but beneath it lies an earlier 4th-century church and even Roman ruins, including a Mithraeum (a secret pagan temple). This layered construction reflects Rome’s long and complex history of Christian and pagan worship. The basilica features stunning mosaics, medieval frescoes, and intricate architecture, offering a unique glimpse into different periods of Roman religious and cultural life. It is both a spiritual site and an archaeological treasure.