Church of Santa Maria in Domnica. Rome. Italy Audiobook (Free)

The audioguide tells the storyplot, explains architecture and reports interesting factual statements about the basilica of Santa Maria in Domnica, situated in Rome, around the summit of Monte Celio. The chapel is also known as “Santa Maria alla Navicella”, because of the ship-shaped sculpture, from your Roman era, located in the piazzetta, before the cathedral.

Today, this sculpture continues to be transformed into a fountain. Based on the story, the ship-shaped sculpture was a votive for Isis, the protector of about Cathedral of Santa Maria in Domnica. Rome. Italy sailors, offered by Egyptian sailors who experienced come to Rome. It was found near the Colosseum. Particular attention is paid to the decoration of the central apse. They lively colors are striking, especially since many of the mosaics, from the apse, time back again to the 9th century and represent function from your Byzantine school.

Since the mosaic is in line with Byzantine canons, it is believed that it may be the task of oriental artists who had fled to Rome after the outbreak of iconoclastic politics. You can examine the 3D style of the cathedral and observe its interior, through the MuByz App. The audioguide continues to be made by professionals in neuro-scientific history and artwork.