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The '''Caeline Basilica''', officially the '''Basilica of Saint Atticus and All Martyrs''', is a historic church on the Caeline hill, in [[Urceopolis (City)#New City|New City]], [[Urceopolis (City)|Urceopolis]]. | The '''Caeline Basilica''', officially the '''Basilica of Saint Atticus and All Martyrs''', is a historic church on the Caeline hill, in [[Urceopolis (City)#New City|New City]], [[Urceopolis (City)|Urceopolis]]. | ||
[[File:Santa Sabina (Rome) - Altar.jpg|thumb|upright|The apse and triumphal arch.|250px|left]] | |||
Due to its proximity to the [[Julian Palace]], the Basilica has had a strong historical association with the [[Julian dynasty]]. | Due to its proximity to the [[Julian Palace]], the Basilica has had a strong historical association with the [[Julian dynasty]]. | ||
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== Architecture == | == Architecture == | ||
[[File:Santa Sabina (Roma) - Interior.jpg|thumb|The interior.|250px]] | [[File:Santa Sabina (Roma) - Interior.jpg|thumb|The interior.|250px]] | ||
Besides its cultural importance and historic ties to the ruling dynasty of Urcea, the Caeline Basilica is particularly noteworthy due to its largely unaltered appearence since its construction in the 5th century. It is one of the best preserved early [[Catholic Church]]es constructed by [[Great Levantia]]. | Besides its cultural importance and historic ties to the ruling dynasty of Urcea, the Caeline Basilica is particularly noteworthy due to its largely unaltered appearence since its construction in the 5th century. It is one of the best preserved early [[Catholic Church]]es constructed by [[Great Levantia]]. | ||
=== Exterior === | === Exterior === | ||