San Patrizio a Villa Ludovisi
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| San Patrizio a Villa Ludovisi | |
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| English name: | St Patrick's at the Villa Ludovisi |
| Dedication: | Patrick of Ireland |
| Denomination: | Roman Catholic |
| Type: | National church |
| National church: | Ireland |
| Built: | Early 20th century |
| Architect(s): | Aristide Leonori |
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| Contact data | |
| Address: | 31 Via Boncompagni 00187 Roma |
| Phone: | 06 42 03 12 01 |
San Patrizio a Villa Ludovisi is one of the two national churches of Ireland, dedicated to St Patrick, apostle and patron of the island.
[edit] History
The church was built in the early 20th century by the architect Aristide Leonori.
An older church on the site, Santa Maria in Posterula, was demolished when San Patrizio was built.
[edit] Exterior
The church is in the Nordic Neo-classical style.
[edit] Interior
Frescoes from Santa Maria in Posterula were salvaged before the church was demolished, and are now in this church.
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