St. Donatus
On the Roman Forum, this monumental 9th-century Byzantine rotunda started out as the Church of the Holy Trinity, but was later renamed in tribute to Bishop Donatus. Circular in plan, with three apses, it is very bare inside, with no decoration and just a circular stairway leading to an upper level balcony where female members of the congregation would once have sat. It was deconsecrated over two centuries ago, but is now used for occasional classical music recitals thanks to its excellent acoustic qualities.
On the Roman Forum, this monumental 9th-century Byzantine rotunda started out as the Church of the Holy Trinity, but was later renamed in tribute to Bishop Donatus. Circular in plan, with three apses, it is very bare inside, with no decoration and just a circular stairway leading to an upper level balcony where female members of the congregation would once have sat. It was deconsecrated over two centuries ago, but is now used for occasional classical music recitals thanks to its excellent acoustic qualities.
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