Santa Maria in Monserrato degli Spagnoli, Baroque church in Regola district, Rome, Italy
Description
Santa Maria in Monserrato degli Spagnoli is a Baroque church in the Regola district featuring a balanced façade with classical proportions. Inside, multiple chapels line the walls, each adorned with marble surfaces and religious paintings that create a harmonious interior space.
History
Construction began in 1518 under Antonio da Sangallo the Younger to serve the Aragonese community in Rome. Over time it evolved into the national church for all Spanish residents, becoming an anchor for their identity across the centuries.
Culture
This church served as the spiritual center for the Spanish community in Rome and remains their national place of worship today. Walking through it, visitors encounter a space where Spanish identity and religious devotion are woven together in stone and art.
Practical
The church sits at the intersection of Via della Barchetta and Via di Monserrato, within walking distance of other historic sites. The neighborhood is pedestrian-friendly and the location makes it easy to explore nearby streets and buildings.
Did you know?
The main altar displays a painting by Girolamo Siciolante da Sermoneta that was transferred here from another church devoted to the Spanish community. This artwork carries the artistic and spiritual memory of where Spanish residents gathered before.
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