Saint Charles at the Four Fountains, Baroque church in Monti district, Rome, Italy
The church features an oval interior with a complex geometric design, decorated with hexagonal, octagonal, and cross-shaped patterns in the coffered dome.
Francesco Borromini constructed the church between 1638 and 1642 for the Spanish Trinitarian Fathers, completing the facade just before his death in 1667.
The church combines mathematical precision with architectural innovation through its curved walls, undulating surfaces, and geometric patterns representing the Holy Trinity.
The church opens Monday through Saturday from 10:00 to 13:00 and Sundays from 12:00 to 13:00, with free admission for all visitors.
The entire church occupies the same area as one of the four pillars supporting the dome of Saint Peter's Basilica in Vatican City.
Location: Rome
Inception: July 1638
Founders: Gabriel de la Asunción
Architects: Francesco Borromini
Architectural style: baroque architecture, Baroque
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Address: via del Quirinale, 23 - Roma Roma
Website: https://sancarlino.es
GPS coordinates: 41.90181,12.49074
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:01
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