San Giovanni Calibita, Catholic church on Tiber Island, Rome, Italy.
San Giovanni Calibita is a Catholic church on Tiber Island located directly beside Fatebenefratelli Hospital, with which it shares a long historical connection. The interior features frescoes and paintings by Corrado Giaquinto from the 1700s, depicting religious and historical scenes across the walls and ceiling.
The current structure was built in 1584 on the ruins of an earlier church that occupied the site of an ancient Roman temple. During 16th-century renovations, workers found the remains of Saint Giovanni Calibita and other holy figures buried beneath the main altar.
The church is dedicated to Saint Giovanni Calibita, whose veneration reflects local values of charity and care for the sick. Visitors today experience the space as a place where spiritual devotion and artistic heritage come together in daily practice.
The church is open during regular visiting hours and sits on an island that is easily accessible by foot via several bridges from the city center. The interior is modest in size, allowing visitors to see all the artworks and architectural details without difficulty.
A precious 13th-century icon of Madonna della Lampada decorates the church, and according to local tradition, its votive lamp miraculously survived the great flood of 1557. This small artistic treasure continues to draw the attention of both scholars and devoted visitors today.
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