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Rome : ancient navicella in front of Santa Maria in Domnica

Santa Maria in Domnica, exterior, colonaded facade with Roman era carved marble boat in forecourt. Boat is an ancient offering incorporated into the 16th century fountain. An unusual example of Renaissance adaptive reuse of ancient work. Church portico by Sansovino 1513 main church is 9th century basilica with three apses, and lovely mosaics. http://romanchurches.wikia.com/wiki/Santa_Maria_in_Domnica

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UNESCO World Heritage Site Europe Italy Italia Rome Roma city urban antiquity art archaeology architecture adaptive re-use sculpture navicella ancient boat galley marble
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Santa Maria in Domnica, exterior, colonaded facade with Roman era carved marble boat in forecourt. Boat is an ancient offering incorporated into the 16th century fountain.  An unusual example of Renaissance adaptive reuse of ancient work.  Church portico by Sansovino 1513  main church is 9th century basilica with three apses, and lovely mosaics.  http://romanchurches.wikia.com/wiki/Santa_Maria_in_Domnica
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