Hidden Rome Church Features John the Baptist's Skull

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1 landmark in Roma: Basilica San Silvestro in Capite. Verified on Google Maps, featured in an Instagram post by Dr Ira DeWitt.

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Discover this hidden eighth-century church, easily missed amidst Rome's bustling shopping district. Step inside to find a serene atmosphere filled with marble columns, gilded ceilings, and candelit chapels. It is home to a relic of Saint John the Baptist and other gospel-connected artifacts.

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Hidden Rome Church Features John the Baptist's Skull

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Basilica San Silvestro in Capite

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