Rome has many chrurches. In walking the streets of Rome, there are areas where it seems like every other building is a magnificent church. This page will show some of those churches.
Basilica of St Ambrose and St Charles
The construction of this church began in 1610. The church of the Saints Ambrogio and Carlo al Corso is the national church of the Lombards, to whom in 1471 Pope Sixtus IV gave, in recognition of their valuable construction work of the Sistine Chapel, the small church of S. Niccolò del Tufo, which was first restored and then dedicated to S. Ambrogio, the patron saint of Milan.
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The next church is the Church of Jesus and Mary. Construction began in 1633 and was completed in 1674. It currently serves as an apostolate of the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest.
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The next church is the Church of St Giacomo in Augusta. Construction was begun in the 14th century and completed in the 1600's.
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The next church is Santa Maria dei Miracoli. This church (along with its "twin") is located on the Piazza del Popolo, facing the northern gate of the Aurelian Walls, at the entrance of Via del Corso on the square.
The next church is St John in Lateran. The Cathedral of the Most Holy Savior and of Saints John the Baptist and the Evangelist in the Lateran is the cathedral church of the Diocese of Rome in the city of Rome and serves as the seat of the Roman Pontiff.
The next church is St. Mark Church. The church was first built in 336. Over the years major renovations occurred with the last being completed in 1750.
The last church is St. Mary Major. Basilica of Saint Mary Major or church of Santa Maria Maggiore, is a Papal major basilica and the largest Catholic Marian church in Rome, Italy. Construction began in 432 with final touches completed in 1743.
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