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San Giovanni Calibita

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San Giovanni Calibita

English name: St John Calibytis
Dedication: St John Calibytis
Denomination: Roman Catholic
National church: 1640
Built:
Architect(s): Romano Carapecchia
Artists:
Contact data
Address: Isola Tiberina 39
00186 Rome
Phone: 06 68 37 342
Fax: 06 68 34 001

San Giovanni Calibita is a church dedicated to St John Calibytis. It is located on the Tiber island opposite San Bartolomeo all'Isola.

[edit] History

The church was built in 1640 on the site of an 11th century church dedicated to St John the Baptist. When St John Calibytis' body was found underneath the altar during construction, it was rededicated to him.

It is part of the hospital belonging to the Order of the Fatebenefratelli.

[edit] Exterior

The façade, designed in 1711, is the work of Romano Carapecchia.

Next to the church is an 11th century tower that belonged to a fortress.

[edit] Interior

The interior is mainly from the 18th century.

There is a painting by Corrado Gioquinto in the ceiling.

St John Calibytis' body is buried underneath the altar.

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