Through the basilica's history
The basilica of San Clemente is a Roman Catholic church located in Rome, Italy. It is dedicated to Pope Clement I, who is said to have been martyred in the early 4th century. The current building is a 12th-century reconstruction of an earlier church. The basilica contains a number of significant historical artifacts, including a 4th-century apse mosaic, a 9th-century crypt, and a 12th-century bell tower.