Santa Bibiana Church, 5th-century church in Esquilino district, Rome, Italy
Santa Bibiana Church is a church building in the Esquilino district of Rome with an interior organized in three naves. Ancient granite and marble columns topped with Corinthian capitals support the structure, while religious frescoes cover the walls.
Construction began in 467 under Pope Simplicius and the building underwent major renovation between 1624 and 1625. The restoration work shaped the appearance visible to visitors today.
The frescoes on the walls tell the story of Saint Bibiana and were painted by renowned artists of the time. Visitors can observe how local devotion to this saint shaped the decoration and art found throughout the interior.
The building sits near Termini Station and opens for visitors in the morning and late afternoon. Plan visits around times when religious services are not taking place.
Inside the church stands a red marble column marking the spot where the saint met her death. A bronze protective grating surrounds this column, designed during the Baroque period.
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