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basilica

[buh-sil-i-kuh, -zil-] / bəˈsɪl ɪ kə, -ˈzɪl- /
NOUN
church
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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 Covid-19 pandemic scuppered a previous target to finish the work this year, depriving the basilica of crucial income from ticket sales.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 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