This
17th century Baroque church can be found in the Piazza Navona.
Little
is known of St Agnes, whom the church was dedicated. But she was martyred on a
pyre by Emperor Diocletian who persecuted Christians. She was aged only 12 or
13. Daughter of Emperors Constantine, Constance had the church erected in her
name. Borromini deigned the facade.
Take
a look at the beautiful ceiling frescoes by P Gismaondi and Cozza, as well as
reliefs by Rossi, Raggi Ferrata, and Guidi. But the cupola by Gaulli steals the
show.
The
church has regular concerts of chamber and classical music.
Photographs aren't allowed on the day, hence the following photos have been taken from other sources.
Other Roman churches to visit
Facade of Sant' Agnese in Agone in the Piazza Novona (W Commons) |
Statue of St Agnese (W Commons) |
Piazza Novona where St Agnese was martyred |