Santa Brigida, Catholic church in Piazza Farnese, Rome, Italy.
Description
Santa Brigida is a church on Piazza Farnese in Rome, recognizable by its red brick exterior and two tall Corinthian columns. Inside, a single nave rises toward a vaulted ceiling decorated with painted frescoes that span the length of the space.
History
The church was founded in 1391 when Saint Bridget of Sweden established it alongside a shelter for pilgrims and foreign residents. The building has stood in this location ever since, serving continuous religious purposes across the centuries.
Culture
The church contains six notable canvas paintings depicting scenes from Saint Bridget's life, created by artist Biagio Puccini in the early 1700s.
Practical
The church is open to visitors during regular hours and can be easily reached via Piazza Farnese in central Rome. The interior is straightforward to walk through and works well as a brief stop while exploring the neighborhood.
Did you know?
The building preserves the original rooms where Saint Bridget and her daughter Saint Catherine of Sweden lived until their deaths. These personal spaces remain part of the structure, offering a direct connection to their lives in this place.
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