Tuesday, June 3, 2008

Directions to San Clemente

From Termini, San Clemente is not a very far walk. To begin, turn left and head south on Via Carvour. Stay on this road until you reach San Maria Maggiore, and stop in. Turn left at the massive church and walk around it until you reach Via Merulana. On your right will be the Mueseo d' Arte Orientale. Keep walking down Merulana until you reach San Giovanni in Laterno. When finished inside there, turn left onto Giovanni in Laterano, a little side street. Eventually, on your right you will see San Clemente

When you go inside San Clemente, which is currently maintained by the Irish Dominicans, be sure to explore the catacombs. Although they are dark and extremely cramped, it is something that you may never get to see again. If you do not like tight areas, just walk around the outside in the courtyard and the upper level of the church. The upper level of the church is not nearly as big as the previous churches you visited, but it is still full of some beautiful artwork.

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