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

The skull was also damaged when the body was moved into the basilica in the 13th century.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

The basilica -- located in Vatican City, the world's smallest state -- contains the tomb of St Peter, one of the 12 disciples of Jesus Christ and the first pope.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

Outside the basilica, crowds gathered to pay their respects, many holding red ribbons in homage to the designer's signature colour - "Valentino red".

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026

To the basilica and the cathedral and the painted store names in red and black.

From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez