Church of Santi Michele e Magno

The Church of Santi Michele e Magno stands on Palazzolo hill with a Romanesque bell tower visible from Saint Peter's Square.

The structure dates to the 9th century when Frisian pilgrims established it as their chapel, later reconstructed in 1141 after Norman destruction.

The church functions as the national church for Dutch Catholics in Rome, offering weekly services in the Dutch language since 1989.

Visitors can access the church through a steep staircase leading to a courtyard or via the Scala Santa with its 16th-century marble portal.

Two sacred stones inside the church connect to biblical events: the Presentation of Jesus and Abraham's binding of Isaac.

Location: Rome

Architects: François Desjardins

Architectural style: baroque architecture

Address: 21 21 largo degli Alicorni, Roma 00193 Roma 00193 Roma

Website: https://friezenkerk.nl

GPS coordinates: 41.90142,12.45887

Latest update: May 13, 2025 02:59