Saints Martin and Sebastian of the Swiss

The Saints Martin and Sebastian church features a facade with four Doric columns and measures 12 meters in length by 9 meters in width.

Pope Pius V commissioned the construction of this chapel in 1568, selecting Nanni di Baccio Bigio as the architect for the Pontifical Swiss Guards.

The interior walls contained frescoes by Giulio Mazzoni until 1967, when they were transferred to the Vatican Museums for preservation purposes.

The chapel remains active for religious ceremonies of the Swiss Guard members, including baptisms and marriages with proper authorization from the parish priest.

In 1999, the building underwent structural modifications that transformed the original facade into the right side of the church, adding a new choir and presbytery.

Location: Vatican City

Inception: 1568

Architects: Nanni di Baccio Bigio

Architectural style: mannerism

Length: 12 m

Width: 9 m

Website: http://schweizergarde.va

GPS coordinates: 41.90335,12.45670

Latest update: March 3, 2025 11:49