Sant'Adriano al Foro

Sant'Adriano al Foro was a medieval church built within the ancient Curia Julia structure on the Roman Forum, featuring baroque architectural elements and religious frescoes depicting the life of Saint Adrian of Nicomedia.

Established around 630 AD under Pope Honorius I, the church served as a cardinal-deaconry for centuries until its deconsecration in the 1930s during archaeological excavations that revealed the original Roman Senate building beneath.

The church preserved Byzantine-style artwork and wall paintings while serving as the starting point for papal processions during major Marian feasts including the Annunciation, Assumption, and Nativity celebrations throughout medieval times.

Located at coordinates 41.8929°N, 12.4854°E within the Roman Forum archaeological area, the site remains accessible to visitors exploring the ancient civic and religious monuments of central Rome.

The church uniquely transformed the Roman Senate's meeting hall into a Christian worship space, with relics of Saints Papias and Maurus discovered in 1590 and later transferred to Santa Maria in Vallicella.

Location: Rome

Architects: Martino Longhi the Younger

Architectural style: baroque architecture

GPS coordinates: 41.89290,12.48540

Latest update: July 23, 2025 15:18