San Filippo Neri in Via Giulia, Baroque church in Via Giulia, Rome, Italy
San Filippo Neri in Via Giulia is a Baroque church with a two-storey facade that blends Baroque and Neoclassical architectural elements together. The building displays a three-part axial structure typical of churches built during that period.
A Tuscan glove maker named Rutilio Brandi commissioned the building in 1623, originally dedicating it to Saint Trophimus before it became known for Saint Philip Neri. This change in dedication reflected the growing importance of Philip Neri in Rome during that era.
The church served as a center for charitable work and housed a hospital for priests and a school for underprivileged girls during the 1600s. These social functions shaped how people used the building and made it an important place of support for those in need.
The building underwent restoration in 2000 and currently remains closed to visitors as it has no religious function. You can still view and appreciate the facade and its architectural details from the street.
The building was scheduled for demolition in the 1930s as part of Mussolini's urban renewal plans, but World War II interrupted those projects. This unexpected reprieve meant it survived when many other structures in the area were removed or altered.
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