Church of Santa Maria dell’Anima

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The Church of Santa Maria dell’Anima, located in the Ponte district of Rome, is an important example of Renaissance architecture and serves as the national church of the German community in Rome. Founded in the 14th century as an oratory of the German hospice, the church was rebuilt in the 1500s for the Jubilee, but […]

Church of San Salvatore in Lauro

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The Church of San Salvatore in Lauro, located in the Ponte district of Rome, is one of the most fascinating Baroque churches in the city. Built in the 16th century and completed in the 18th century, the church is dedicated to Jesus the Savior and is an important center of Marian devotion. The facade of […]

Church of San Giovanni Battista dei Fiorentini

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The Basilica of San Giovanni Battista dei Fiorentini, located at the end of Via Giulia, is one of the most important churches in Rome, built for the Florentine community of the city. The church was started in 1508 and completed only in the 18th century, involving some of the greatest architects of the Renaissance and […]

Sant’Angelo castel

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Castel Sant’Angelo, originally built as a mausoleum for Emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century, is one of the most iconic monuments in Rome. Located on the right bank of the Tiber River, the castle has a long and fascinating history intertwined with that of the eternal city. The mausoleum was transformed into a fortress during […]