Santa Maria in Campitelli
Santa Maria in Campitelli, Baroque church in Sant'Angelo district, Rome, Italy
Santa Maria in Campitelli is a Baroque church featuring a two-story travertine facade with large Corinthian and composite columns creating strong vertical lines. The interior houses artworks spanning multiple centuries, including frescoes and paintings from renowned artists of its period.
Pope Alexander VII commissioned the church in 1656 following a plague outbreak that devastated Rome, building it as an act of devotion. Construction took several decades to complete, establishing this site as a major place of worship in the city.
The main altar holds an 11th-century silver-gilt icon framed by rays of light and angel figures, reflecting design choices found in major Roman basilicas.
The church welcomes visitors daily at Piazza di Campitelli, well-connected to public transportation in central Rome. Its central location makes it easy to reach on foot from nearby monuments and major streets.
The foundations and lower levels contain remains from the ancient Temple of Apollo Sosianus, with its ruins incorporated directly into the church's structure. This layering of classical and Baroque architecture creates a unique archaeological presence beneath the building.
Location: Rome
Inception: 1667
Architects: Carlo Rainaldi
Architectural style: baroque architecture
Address: piazza di Campitelli, 9 - Roma
Website: https://santamariainportico.it
GPS coordinates: 41.89305,12.47933
Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:52
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