San Nicola in Carcere

Interior: View of former three sided chapel under crypt

Creator

Italian
architect
1532-1604
Date

1128-1599

Location

Geographic Coordinates
41.891317, 12.480011

Work Type

Notes

First firm date of dedication is 1128 although first church probably dates back to 6th century CE. Built on the site of three Roman temples in the Forum Holitorium, the columns of which are seen incorporated into the current building. Giacomo della Porta remodelled the facade in 1599

Style/Period

Culture

Photographer
Image Source

Photography by Media Center for Art History, Department of Art History, Columbia University

Image Date
12-Mar