Sant'Anna dei Palafrenieri, Baroque parish church in Vatican City.
The Sant'Anna dei Palafrenieri church features an elliptical floor plan with eight side chapels and a main altar area framed by large arches.
Construction of the church began in 1565 under Pope Pius IV, with architect Giacomo Barozzi da Vignola designing the structure for the Archconfraternity of Pontifical Grooms.
The interior walls display a color scheme of blue, cream, and gray, enriched with marble decorations by artisans Giacomo de Rocchi and Pietro Ricci.
The church opens daily at 6:45 AM until noon, with access through Porta Sant'Anna, one of the main entrances to Vatican City.
This structure stands as the sole public place of worship within Vatican City walls and functions as the official parish church for Vatican City residents.
Location: Vatican City
Inception: 1775
Architects: Giacomo Barozzi da Vignola
Architectural style: baroque architecture
Height: 20 m
Website: http://santanna.va
GPS coordinates: 41.90415,12.45748
Latest update: March 4, 2025 14:40
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