Church of Santa Maria in Vallicella

Europe,
Italy,
Rome,
Rione VI - Parione

The Chiesa Nuova, or Church of Santa Maria in Vallicella, is one of the architectural gems of Roman Baroque, located in the Parione district. Its construction began in 1575, promoted by San Filippo Neri, founder of the Congregation of the Oratory. The church, initially designed by Matteo di Città di...