San Filippo Neri

San Filippo Neri is a baroque parish church in central Perugia featuring a single nave lined with side chapels. The interior is decorated with frescoes from the 17th and 18th centuries, including a painting of the Immaculate Conception by Pietro da Cortona above the main altar.

Construction began in 1627 under architect Paolo Maruscelli, following Vignola's architectural style. The facade was completed in 1665, while the dome was finished in 1648 after earlier struggles with structural challenges.

The church honors Saint Philip Neri, known for his work with the poor and excluded communities. Visitors can see in the chapels how the parish expressed its faith through art and devotion.

Visitors should note that the church is accessible during service times. It is best to visit in early morning or late afternoon when light conditions are ideal for viewing the frescoes and paintings.

The dome witnessed construction delays and tensions between builders and patrons, revealing the reality of baroque building projects. These conflicts delayed completion by years and made the project an example of the challenges of its era.

Location: Perugia

Inception: 1665

Architects: Paolo Maruscelli

Architectural style: baroque architecture

GPS coordinates: 43.06430,12.23130

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:20