San Salvatore in Primicerio

San Salvatore in Primicerio is a church on Via Vecchiarelli with a travertine facade built in 1862 by architect Camillo Guglielmetti. The interior follows a Latin cross layout with several chapels dedicated to different saints, and features an altar screen made by Antonio Asprucci in 1792.

The church originated in the 11th century on foundations of a former temple, and was substantially rebuilt in the 15th century under Cardinal Latino Orsini. It received its current form in the 19th century when architect Guglielmetti reconstructed the facade.

The church serves as a spiritual center for people from the Marche region, housing a venerated Madonna statue that draws pilgrims. Visitors experience a space that embodies the connection between Rome and this central Italian region.

The church is centrally located and easily accessible on foot, with main access from Via Vecchiarelli. As an active place of worship, visitors should wear respectful clothing and maintain quiet behavior inside.

The church was reinstated as a Cardinal-Deaconry by Pope Benedict XVI in 2007, restoring a title that had been suppressed since 1670. This reinstatement underscores its continued importance within Rome's church hierarchy.

Location: Rome

GPS coordinates: 41.90067,12.47158

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:00