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Basilica of San Clemente

San Clemente rewards visitors with a rare descent through Rome's layers: a richly decorated medieval basilica above an earlier church and a still older Roman complex. It is a compact but unusually deep historic visit.

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What is Basilica of San Clemente?

San Clemente rewards visitors with a rare descent through Rome's layers: a richly decorated medieval basilica above an earlier church and a still older Roman complex. It is a compact but unusually deep historic visit.

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