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Church of St. Policarp

Church of St. Policarp, Catholic parish church in Appio Claudio district, Rome, Italy.

The Church of St. Policarp is a parish church with a hexagonal floor plan that combines two construction approaches in its design. Its outer walls use peperino stone while the interior relies on a reinforced concrete frame that shapes the open space.

Architect Giuseppe Nicolosi designed this church in 1964 as a modern building with a distinct architectural voice. Its official opening took place in 1967 and marked the completion of this new structure in Rome.

The stained glass windows show scenes from the Gospels and fill the interior with color. As you walk through the church, these images help tell religious stories to those inside.

The building sits in the Appio Claudio neighborhood and is easy to spot from outside thanks to its unusual hexagonal shape. Visitors will find an open interior space that is simple to navigate and explore on their own.

The roof is made of six diamond-shaped sections with ribs that rise upward to form a slender peak. This unusual roof structure creates a visual element that defines the building's entire outline.

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Location
Inception
July 15, 1967
Architects
Giuseppe Nicolosi
GPS coordinates
41.85252,12.55796
Latest update
December 12, 2025 07:58
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