San Giacomo in Augusta

The church features an elliptical plan with a dome and three chapels on each side, designed by architect Carlo Maderno in the early 1600s.

Cardinal Pietro Colonna established the church in 1338 alongside a hospital for patients with incurable conditions near the Mausoleum of Augustus.

The marble relief in the central chapel depicts St Francis of Paola healing the sick, created by sculptor Pierre Le Gros the Younger.

The church maintains regular visiting hours and offers religious services, with contact information available through telephone at 06 3219419.

The facade combines two architectural orders, with the lower section by Francesco da Volterra and the upper balcony with shell-shaped niche by Maderno.

Location: Rome

Inception: 1602

Architects: Carlo Maderno

Architectural style: baroque architecture

Address: via del Corso, 499 - Roma

Website: http://castelletta.it/sangiacomo

GPS coordinates: 41.90772,12.47731

Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:45