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Catacombs of St. Sebastian

Posted on December 17, 2009 by Ron in Rome

The Catacombs of St. Sebastian were among the first Christian tombs to be built. The church here is one of the seven pilgrimage churches of Rome and is named for St. Sebastian, who is buried here. These catacombs are four … Continue reading →

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Catacombs of Domitilla

Posted on December 17, 2009 by Ron in Rome

The Catacombs of Domitilla are among the best preserved and oldest in Rome. These Catacombs are also among the most extensive in the area around Rome. They contain the only underground Basilica you’ll see in Rome, more than ten miles … Continue reading →

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The Catacombs of St. Agnes

Posted on December 17, 2009 by Ron in Rome

The Catacombs of St. Agnes held the remains of the famous and very young Roman martyr Agnes. Her family probably already owned the hypogeum. The legend is that Agnes endured tremendous torments at the age of twelve. She refused to … Continue reading →

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Catacombs of Priscilla

Posted on December 17, 2009 by Ron in Rome

The Catacombs of Priscilla were probably founded by the noblewoman Priscilla who donated the land on which it was built. There are many martyrs buried here including Acilio Glabrione, brother Felix and Philip, St. Felictas, and five other brothers, Alexander, … Continue reading →

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Markets in Rome

Posted on August 16, 2009 by Ron in Rome

Rome is blessed with a wide variety of places to shop… and you cannot enjoy Rome – or any city in Italy – without visiting a local market. Fortunately, in Rome there is an abundance of “local” markets. Markets in … Continue reading →

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Porta Portese Market!

Posted on April 1, 2009 by Ron in Rome

One of our favorite Sunday morning activities is to head over to Porta Portese, the largest “flea market” in Rome. Thank goodness it’s only open on Sundays. The vendors, thousands of them, start setting up early in the morning, and … Continue reading →

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