basilica

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Severus sponsored public building projects throughout the empire: Many of the most impressive surviving Roman remains—not least the Severan forum and basilica in his home city of Leptis Magna—date from his reign.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

During this rather quiet time of year, the basilica usually sees 1,000 visitors per day on weekdays, rising to 4,000 on weekends.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

The first stone for the basilica, which replaced an older one on the site, was laid by Pope Julius II in 1506, and it was completed in 1626.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

White roses and lilies surrounded the coffin as it was carried into the basilica to the sound of Mozart.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026

But what you cannot do in the basilica is speak or sing quickly: it would come out as gobbledegook.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall