San Nicola dei Lorenesi, Baroque church near Piazza Navona, Italy.
San Nicola dei Lorenesi is a Baroque church in Rome near Piazza Navona. It features a simple nave with two side chapels and a short transept arranged in a layout that resembles the Cross of Lorraine.
The church was rebuilt by architect François Desjardins and completed in 1632 as a place of worship representing the Duchy of Lorraine at the Holy See. This new structure served the Lorraine community established in Rome during that period.
The interior decoration reflects the heritage of the Lorraine community, with artworks created by local regional artists between 1730 and 1750. The colored marbles, frescoes, and paintings visible on the walls tell the story of the people who built this space.
The church is located at Largo Febo 17 and welcomes visitors during regular services. You can visit the interior during weekday prayer hours and Sunday morning mass.
The facade inscription reads 'In honorem S Nicolai natio Lotharingorum F', marking the dedication to Saint Nicholas by the Lorraine people. This Latin text carved into the stone reveals the spiritual identity of those who commissioned the building.
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