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ROME
Churches
Santa Maria del Popolo (Piazza del Popolo)
Built to celebrate the liberation of the Holy Sepulcre in the first crusade, was reconstructed in Renaissance form in the fifteenth century, according to the wishes of Sixtus IV. The facade is the work of Andrea Bregno while the luminous and spacious interior was planned by Bernini, following baroque outlines. Inside are three naves, rich in artistic treasures: frescoes by Pintorecchio, tombs of the cardinals Cristoforo and Domenico della Rovere, works by Andrea Pregno, decorations by Carlo Fontana, painted panels from the thirteenth century and two paintings by Caravaggio. |
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