Santa Maria dei Sette Dolori, Rome, Baroque church in Trastevere, Rome, Italy
Santa Maria dei Sette Dolori is a baroque church in Trastevere featuring a striking concave brick facade designed by architect Francesco Borromini. Its unconventional window shapes demonstrate innovative architectural solutions that were experimental for the period.
Construction began in 1643 under the patronage of Camilla Savelli Farnese, Duchess of Latera, a prominent noble of the era. The project stalled after 1655 as financial support declined due to the Farnese family's diminishing fortunes.
The church retains its role as a place of worship while the adjoining monastery complex functions as Hotel Donna Camilla Savelli, named after its founding patron Camilla Savelli. Visitors can sense the spiritual purpose of the space even as contemporary travelers stay in the former cloister rooms.
The church is easily reached via Via Garibaldi near the Via dei Panieri intersection, with access available during morning masses. Visiting during these times allows you to experience the interior in full function, though other visiting times may be possible.
During World War II, the monastery provided shelter to Jewish people fleeing fascist authorities during the Holocaust. This quiet act of rescue remains largely unknown, yet the building quietly carries this hidden chapter in its walls.
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