San Giuseppe alla Lungara, Baroque church on Via della Lungara, Trastevere neighborhood, Rome, Italy.
San Giuseppe alla Lungara is a baroque church in Trastevere with a two-story facade and an octagonal interior space. The walls and surfaces feature marble work and oil paintings depicting scenes from scripture and the life of Saint Joseph.
The church was founded in 1734 under Pope Clement XII with architect Ludovico Rusconi Sassi directing its design. The adjacent cloister followed later, completed between 1760 and 1764 under the architect Giovanni Francesco Fiori.
The main altar displays 'The Dream of St. Joseph' by Mariano Rossi, while side walls present oil paintings of biblical scenes.
The church welcomes visitors during services and at designated times outside of religious functions. It is best to check locally about access hours, as opening times may shift based on religious events and ceremonies.
The adjacent cloister, built between 1760 and 1764 by Giovanni Francesco Fiori, exhibits a Latin inscription above its main entrance.
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