Santa Maria in Trivio

The inconspicuous protruding from a house number facade of the Roman church of Santa Maria in Trivio is an outstanding example of Baroque architecture appearance.

In addition to the ionic jewelry pillars of the façade was to the wrong window and lunettes be counted among the elements of this Scheinarchitekur.

The interior of the church was furnished mainly by Antonio Gherardi ( 1644-1702 ). The ceiling frescoes testify to the popular method of illusionism, who announced the culmination of the Baroque. Shown are scenes from the New Testament.

The name " Trivio " or " Trevi " probably means " crossroads of three roads ".

The church now belongs to the Mother House of the Missionaries of the Precious Blood.

41.90111111111112.4825Koordinaten: 41 ° 54 '4 " N, 12 ° 28' 57" E

  • Church building in Rome
  • St. Mary's Church in Italy
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