The area of SAN VITTORE AL CORPO was occupied since 4th century AD by a Paleo-Christian burial places and by IMPERIAL MAUSOLEUM.The origianl core of the present day church dates back to 8th century to house the relics of SAINT VICTOR & SATYR.The church was rebuilt in 1560 by the two archistars VINCENZO SEREGNI and GALEAZZO ALESSI.It was known until 16th century as SAINT GREGORY'S ROTUNDA.
