Saints Martin and Sebastian of the Swiss, Church in Vatican City
The Saints Martin and Sebastian of the Swiss is a church dedicated to the Swiss Guards who died defending Rome in 1527.
It was constructed in 1568 by Pope Pius V, honoring the Swiss Guards slain during the Sack of Rome.
Architect Nanni di Baccio Bigio incorporated Renaissance architectural elements into the church's design.
Located within Vatican City, it serves as the national church of Switzerland in Rome.
This church is one of the earliest examples of a baroque-style façade in Rome.
Location: Vatican City
Inception: 1568
Architect: Nanni di Baccio Bigio
Architectural style: mannerism
Length: 12 m
Width: 9 m
Website: schweizergarde.va
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