Santa Caterina della Rota, Baroque church in Rione Regola, Rome, Italy
Santa Caterina della Rota is a Baroque church in Rome with a single nave and shallow arched recesses on each side that serve as small chapels. The ceiling features a 16th-century wooden coffered design, originally from another demolished church and reinstalled here.
The church originated in the 12th century under the name Santa Maria in Catenariis before architect Ottaviano Mascherino redesigned it in the 16th century. This renovation transformed it into the Baroque structure visitors see today.
The name references a mill wheel that once operated in this area and shaped local identity. Visitors today can see religious artworks that reflect the artistic traditions valued in this neighborhood over centuries.
The church is located on Via San Girolamo della Carità and welcomes visitors to explore its interior and architectural details. Checking hours in advance is helpful, as access can vary depending on religious services and events.
Giuseppe Vasi, a Sicilian engraver who documented Roman churches through detailed engravings, has his funerary monument within these walls. His illustrations were vital in recording Baroque Rome visually and remain valued by scholars today.
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