Basilica Of The Four Holy Crowned Ones In Rome, Italy Editorial Photo

Cosmatesque cloister of the basilica of the Four Holy Crowned Ones between the Colosseum and San Giovanni in Laterano in Rome, Italy. The Cosmatesque cloister of the Augustinian monastery dates from the 13th century. The complex of the basilica with its two courtyards, the fortified Cardinal Palace with the Saint Silvester Chapel, and the monastery with its cosmatesque cloister is built in a silent and green part of Rome, between the Colosseum and San Giovanni in Laterano, in an out-of-time setting. When the Popes moved to Avignon 14th century, the Cardinal Palace fell into ruin. Thus, upon the return of the Popes to Rome with Pope Martin V, a restoration was necessary. However, when the Papal residence moved from the Lateran to the Vatican palace, this basilica lost importance. In 1564, Pope Pius IV entrusted the basilica and the surrounding buildings to the Augustinians, who still serve it.