Episode 2 of 2
Damage to Apse Mosaics
- When
- 15 July 1823
- Where
- Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls
The fire greatly damaged the apse mosaics, leaving only a few traces for later restoration.
The mosaics of the apse were greatly damaged in the 1823 fire. Only a few traces of these mosaics were incorporated in the subsequent restoration, highlighting the extent of the destruction to the basilica's artistic heritage.
Sources
- Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-29
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