From Bricks to Bytes: The Virtual Basilica of St. Paul in Rome

Join architectural historian Nicola Camerlenghi for an engaging analysis of a treasured antiquity. The church that rose over the burial place of Saint Paul the Apostle was one of Rome’s oldest, largest, and most venerated. Since being ravaged by fire in 1823, the building's absence has challenged scholars and architects wishing to study its history. Recent digital technologies permit us to assemble archaeological evidence, drawings, paintings, and written accounts into a virtual reconstruction—effectively bringing the building back to life. Hosted in partnership with the Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums and the Boston Athenaeum. Reception to follow the talk.