Church of St. Alphonsus Liguori, Gothic Revival church in Esquilino district, Rome, Italy.
The Church of St. Alphonsus Liguori is a brick structure featuring three entrance doors and a rose window set into its facade. A decorative polychrome mosaic occupies the central tympanum above the main entrance.
The church was built in 1859 under English architect George J. Wigley, who applied Gothic Revival design principles to its construction. This period marked a broader European trend of reviving medieval architectural styles in modern buildings.
The interior displays marble work by Bavarian artist Max Schmalzl, creating a space where visitors sense the church's role as a spiritual focal point for the neighborhood. People come here to find quiet moments for prayer and reflection.
Located on Via Merulana, the building opens for regular religious services with predictable schedules. Visitors should wear respectful clothing and be mindful of active worship taking place inside.
The church houses a sacred icon that Pope Pius IX presented to the community in 1866. This artwork originally came from a monastery in Crete, having traveled a long journey before reaching its current home.
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