Floor mosaics

Under the current flooring, there are the remains of a magnificent fourth-century mosaic, part of the first basilica that was built by order of Emperor Constantine and his mother Helena.

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The beautiful colors of the tesserae, the geometric patterns, and the decorations.

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Recent archaeological excavations allowed the restoration of large parts of the floor mosaics of the Constantinian basilica, bringing back their original beauty.

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