San Bartolomeo dei Bergamaschi
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| San Bartolomeo dei Bergamaschi | |
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| English name: | St Bartholomew of the People of Bergamo |
| Dedication: | Bartholomew the Apostle |
| Denomination: | Roman Catholic |
| Built: | 18th century |
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| Address: | Piazza Colonna |
San Bartolomeo dei Bergamaschi is a church dedicated to St Bartholomew, martyr and patron of Bergamo.
[edit] History
The church was built in the 18th century for the people from Bergamo who lived in Rome. It is also known as the Santa Maria della Pietà , as an icon with that name is enshrined at the altar.
[edit] Exterior
Across the piazza is a lovely shrine of the Blessed Virgin in blue and white terracotta.
[edit] Interior
The church was restored in the late 20th century, and a new monument to Blessed Pope John XXIII was placed there at that time.
