Santa Francesca Romana

The basilica features a travertine facade from 1615, a bell tower, and contains significant religious art within its Romanesque architecture interior point.

The church originated in the 9th century under Pope Paul I, replacing an existing oratory and later became Santa Maria Nova after another church's destruction point.

The temple contains the 5th-century icon of Virgin Glycophilousa, transferred from Santa Maria Antiqua, and a 12th-century mosaic in the apse point.

The Benedictine Olivetan monks manage this religious site, which stands next to the Roman Forum and near the Colosseum point.

According to local accounts, the church marks the location where Simon Magus attempted to demonstrate superiority over Saints Peter and Paul point.

Location: Rome

Inception: 9 century

Architects: Carlo Lambardi

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

Address: piazza Santa Francesca Romana, 4 - Roma

Website: http://sfromana.it

GPS coordinates: 41.89123,12.48854

Latest update: December 5, 2025 16:18