Facade of the North Transept
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East Facade
The east facade of the archbasilica was built during the rein of Pope Clement XII in 1735
East Portico
The east facade of the archbasilica was built during the rein of Pope Clement XII in 1735
Door of the Curia Julia Door in the West Facade
The central bronze door was taken from the Roman Curia Julia, dating form the Diocletian era
Constantine
Pope Clement XII replaced a statue of himself with a statue of Constantine in 1737, which had been discovered in the early 17th century.
Meghan Reckons with Contstantin
Pope Clement XII replaced a statue of himself with a statue of Constantine in 1737, which had been discovered in the early 17th century.
Ceiling over the Narthex
The appearance of the nave today dates from the mid 17th century, a project of Pope Innocent X and executed by Francesco Borromini. The twelve niches in the central nave remained vacant until the early 18th century when several sculptors were commissioned to create statues of the apostles.
Pope Martin V renovated the floors in the current Cosmastesque style in the early 15th century. He is one of six popes entombed in the archbasilica.
The Nave of Basilica of St. John Lateran (Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano)
The appearance of the nave today dates from the mid 17th century, a project of Pope Innocent X and executed by Francesco Borromini. The twelve niches in the central nave remained vacant until the early 18th century when several sculptors were commissioned to create statues of the apostles.
Pope Martin V renovated the floors in the current Cosmastesque style in the early 15th century. He is one of six popes entombed in the archbasilica.
Heraldic Symbol of Pope Innocent X
The appearance of the nave today dates from the mid 17th century, a project of Pope Innocent X and executed by Francesco Borromini. The twelve niches in the central nave remained vacant until the early 18th century when several sculptors were commissioned to create statues of the apostles.
Pope Martin V renovated the floors in the current Cosmastesque style in the early 15th century. He is one of six popes entombed in the archbasilica.
Floor
The appearance of the nave today dates from the mid 17th century, a project of Pope Innocent X and executed by Francesco Borromini. The twelve niches in the central nave remained vacant until the early 18th century when several sculptors were commissioned to create statues of the apostles.
Pope Martin V renovated the floors in the current Cosmastesque style in the early 15th century. He is one of six popes entombed in the archbasilica.
Coat of Arms of Pope Alexander VII
The appearance of the nave today dates from the mid 17th century, a project of Pope Innocent X and executed by Francesco Borromini. The twelve niches in the central nave remained vacant until the early 18th century when several sculptors were commissioned to create statues of the apostles.
Pope Martin V renovated the floors in the current Cosmastesque style in the early 15th century. He is one of six popes entombed in the archbasilica.
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The appearance of the nave today dates from the mid 17th century, a project of Pope Innocent X and executed by Francesco Borromini. The twelve niches in the central nave remained vacant until the early 18th century when several sculptors were commissioned to create statues of the apostles.
Pope Martin V renovated the floors in the current Cosmastesque style in the early 15th century. He is one of six popes entombed in the archbasilica.
Lancellotti Chapel
The appearance of the nave today dates from the mid 17th century, a project of Pope Innocent X and executed by Francesco Borromini. The twelve niches in the central nave remained vacant until the early 18th century when several sculptors were commissioned to create statues of the apostles.
Pope Martin V renovated the floors in the current Cosmastesque style in the early 15th century. He is one of six popes entombed in the archbasilica.
Cathedra of the Pope
In the apse of the archbasilica is the papal cathedra.
Cathedra of the Bishop of Rome in the Apse
In the apse of the archbasilica is the papal cathedra.
Ceiling over the Apse
The appearance of the nave today dates from the mid 17th century, a project of Pope Innocent X and executed by Francesco Borromini. The twelve niches in the central nave remained vacant until the early 18th century when several sculptors were commissioned to create statues of the apostles.
Pope Martin V renovated the floors in the current Cosmastesque style in the early 15th century. He is one of six popes entombed in the archbasilica.
North Side of the Choir
The appearance of the nave today dates from the mid 17th century, a project of Pope Innocent X and executed by Francesco Borromini. The twelve niches in the central nave remained vacant until the early 18th century when several sculptors were commissioned to create statues of the apostles.
Pope Martin V renovated the floors in the current Cosmastesque style in the early 15th century. He is one of six popes entombed in the archbasilica.
Choir Stalls
The appearance of the nave today dates from the mid 17th century, a project of Pope Innocent X and executed by Francesco Borromini. The twelve niches in the central nave remained vacant until the early 18th century when several sculptors were commissioned to create statues of the apostles.
Pope Martin V renovated the floors in the current Cosmastesque style in the early 15th century. He is one of six popes entombed in the archbasilica.
Choir Stalls
The appearance of the nave today dates from the mid 17th century, a project of Pope Innocent X and executed by Francesco Borromini. The twelve niches in the central nave remained vacant until the early 18th century when several sculptors were commissioned to create statues of the apostles.
Pope Martin V renovated the floors in the current Cosmastesque style in the early 15th century. He is one of six popes entombed in the archbasilica.
Organ
The appearance of the nave today dates from the mid 17th century, a project of Pope Innocent X and executed by Francesco Borromini. The twelve niches in the central nave remained vacant until the early 18th century when several sculptors were commissioned to create statues of the apostles.
Pope Martin V renovated the floors in the current Cosmastesque style in the early 15th century. He is one of six popes entombed in the archbasilica.
The Baldachin in Basilica of St. John Lateran (Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano)
The appearance of the nave today dates from the mid 17th century, a project of Pope Innocent X and executed by Francesco Borromini. The twelve niches in the central nave remained vacant until the early 18th century when several sculptors were commissioned to create statues of the apostles.
Pope Martin V renovated the floors in the current Cosmastesque style in the early 15th century. He is one of six popes entombed in the archbasilica.
Nave (Seen from the Transept)
The appearance of the nave today dates from the mid 17th century, a project of Pope Innocent X and executed by Francesco Borromini. The twelve niches in the central nave remained vacant until the early 18th century when several sculptors were commissioned to create statues of the apostles.
Pope Martin V renovated the floors in the current Cosmastesque style in the early 15th century. He is one of six popes entombed in the archbasilica.
Baldachin and Papal Altar
The appearance of the nave today dates from the mid 17th century, a project of Pope Innocent X and executed by Francesco Borromini. The twelve niches in the central nave remained vacant until the early 18th century when several sculptors were commissioned to create statues of the apostles.
Pope Martin V renovated the floors in the current Cosmastesque style in the early 15th century. He is one of six popes entombed in the archbasilica.
Nave (Seen from the Transept)
The appearance of the nave today dates from the mid 17th century, a project of Pope Innocent X and executed by Francesco Borromini. The twelve niches in the central nave remained vacant until the early 18th century when several sculptors were commissioned to create statues of the apostles.
Pope Martin V renovated the floors in the current Cosmastesque style in the early 15th century. He is one of six popes entombed in the archbasilica.
Statue of St. John the Baptist and Tomb of Martin V
Statue of St. John the Baptist by D. Formello, 15th c.
Tomb of Pope Martin V by G. Ghini da Firenze, 1443
Tomb of Pope Martin V
Tomb of Pope Martin V by G. Ghini da Firenze, 1443
St. Bartholomew
St. Bartholomew by Pierre Legros, 1705-12
Detail of St. Philip
St. Philip by Giuseppe Mazzuoli, 1705-11
Floor in the Nave
The appearance of the nave today dates from the mid 17th century, a project of Pope Innocent X and executed by Francesco Borromini. The twelve niches in the central nave remained vacant until the early 18th century when several sculptors were commissioned to create statues of the apostles.
Pope Martin V renovated the floors in the current Cosmastesque style in the early 15th century. He is one of six popes entombed in the archbasilica.
The Papal Altar
The appearance of the nave today dates from the mid 17th century, a project of Pope Innocent X and executed by Francesco Borromini. The twelve niches in the central nave remained vacant until the early 18th century when several sculptors were commissioned to create statues of the apostles.
Pope Martin V renovated the floors in the current Cosmastesque style in the early 15th century. He is one of six popes entombed in the archbasilica.
Cosmatesque Floor of the Nave
The appearance of the nave today dates from the mid 17th century, a project of Pope Innocent X and executed by Francesco Borromini. The twelve niches in the central nave remained vacant until the early 18th century when several sculptors were commissioned to create statues of the apostles.
Pope Martin V renovated the floors in the current Cosmastesque style in the early 15th century. He is one of six popes entombed in the archbasilica.
North Choir
The appearance of the nave today dates from the mid 17th century, a project of Pope Innocent X and executed by Francesco Borromini. The twelve niches in the central nave remained vacant until the early 18th century when several sculptors were commissioned to create statues of the apostles.
Pope Martin V renovated the floors in the current Cosmastesque style in the early 15th century. He is one of six popes entombed in the archbasilica.
