Jubilee Church

Jubilee Church in Rome is a modern building in Tor Tre Teste defined by three curved concrete shells painted white. The interior is flooded with daylight through carefully placed openings and a glass roof, creating changing light patterns as the day progresses.

The building was completed in 2003 as part of a Vatican initiative to construct new churches in Rome's outer neighborhoods. The project responded to the lack of places of worship in rapidly growing areas where residents needed them.

The church serves the community of Tor Tre Teste and offers space for gatherings and events beyond religious services. It has become a meeting place for people in the neighborhood who come together for worship and shared activities.

The visit is easily reached on foot and the church is easy to spot because of its distinctive white concrete forms. Take time to linger inside and observe how the light changes throughout the day as it moves across the interior.

The concrete material was mixed with a special additive that breaks down air pollution when exposed to sunlight while keeping the white color intact over time. This self-cleaning quality is not immediately visible to visitors but helps the structure last longer.

Location: Roma Capitale

Inception: 2003

Architects: Richard Meier

Architectural style: modern architecture

Address: Piazza Largo Terzo Millennio, 8

Website: http://diopadremisericordioso.it

GPS coordinates: 41.88240,12.58544

Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:02