San Rufo, Rieti

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San Rufo, Rieti, Baroque church in Rieti, Italy.

The exterior structure of San Rufo maintains a simple design while the interior displays elaborate Baroque decorative elements throughout its spaces.

The site has records dating back to 1141, and after a period of abandonment, the church underwent reconstruction in 1748 under architect Melchiorre Passalacqua.

The church contains notable artworks, including an altarpiece of the Guardian Angel initially attributed to Caravaggio and later recognized as Giovanni Antonio Galli's work.

The church stands at coordinates 42.402197 latitude and 12.861997 longitude, positioned in the central area of Rieti near the geographical center of Italy.

The main altar features Pierre Subleyras's painting depicting the Ecstasy of St Camillo de Lellis, accompanied by an 18th-century organ in the counterfacade.

Location: Rieti

Inception: 1760

Architectural style: baroque architecture

GPS coordinates: 42.40220,12.86200

Latest update: March 9, 2025 12:43

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