San Giorgio in Velabro is a historic and elegant Catholic church located in Rome, Italy. Dating back to the 7th century, this remarkable church features a column-lined interior that exudes charm and grandeur. After undergoing restoration following a devastating Mafia bomb attack in 1993, San Giorgio in Velabro stands as a testament to the resilience and beauty of Rome's architectural heritage. Stepping inside this cultural and spiritual landmark, visitors are treated to a captivating display of art and history. Adorned with a stunning 12th-century marble altar and adorned with the only polychrome decoration in the church, an exquisite fresco executed by Pietro Cavallini, San Giorgio in Velabro is a place of reverence and contemplation. Housing the cherished relics of Saint George, this sacred site is open to the public, offering an opportunity for spiritual reflection and appreciation of its rich cultural significance. Come and experience the timeless beauty of San Giorgio in Velabro, where history and faith converge harmoniously.
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Chiesa di San Giorgio al Velabro, a hidden gem in Rome, captivates with its unique blend of architectural styles. Its harmonious mix of early Christian, medieval, and baroque elements creates an intriguing aesthetic. Particularly striking is the round-arched portico, a rare feature that adds to its understated charm.
The church was established in 6th century. Inside its very simple with not too much decoratione.
Pietro Cavallini in 13th century painted the apse. I like the simplicity of this church!
A quiet place to pray.
I made a tour of the church here: https://youtu.be/yTe45s8reGc?si=5KtNF1A7K8uDJs5u
Not much to see. NOT a basilica, just a church
Looks both Antient Roman and Christian. Very unusual, simple antient church
Very old church worthing the visit. That's the place where Italian scouts gather together to renew the scout promise.
We stumbled upon this church by chance when we were just exploring the area the first day we spend in Rome. The inside of the church looks simpler than the more popular tourist sites, but you can just see the authenticity of the architecture and and Roman basilica style. In some ways it was actually more interesting
Small, simple, and yet with a subtle elegance this out of the way church hosts many weddings. The intimate setting and sometimes rare parking availability at the edge of a quiet neighborhood near the Imperial forum adds to its appeal
Opening hours for the church seem to be unclear at present (2017), and different guidebooks and online sources give differing times. Unfortunately, the church's website is coy.
Apart from the times of liturgy (see below), a reliable unofficial source in 2017 advertises that the church is open on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday from 10:00 to 12:30 and 16:00 to 18:15.
So, you might find it closed on Mondays and Thursdays.
This is basically a 7th century church, although the interior aspect is
actually modern after it suffered a savage Fascist restoration in 1926. This removed all post-mediaeval features. The portico also now counts as modern, having been blown up by a Mafia bomb in 1993 and rebuilt from the re-used rubble.
The church is rather out of the way, and you might find yourself on your own in there -especially in winter. Its ambience is very peaceful and timeless. However, it is very popular for weddings and you might find one going on. The canons in charge advise that they won't do more than three a day!
The church and convent are the headquarters of the Order of the Holy Cross, and the brethren worship in English. Liturgical events are in the church in summer, but in the convent chapel in winter.
Mass is celebrated: Weekdays 7:30; Sundays and Solemnities 8:30.
The Divine Office is celebrated: Weekdays: 7:30 Lauds, 18:30 Vespers; Weekends: 8:00 Lauds, 19:00 Vespers.
If you wish to attend in winter, you have to ring the doorbell at Via del Velabro 19.
Hidden behind Santa Maria in Cosmedin, which houses the Mouth of Truth, this little church is quiet and peaceful. It doesn't have any amazing works of art, but was built reusing columns from earlier Roman buildings. Outside the Arch of the Argentarii which is now stuck to the side, is extremely interesting. Check out the reliefs of the emperors Septimius Severus and his son, Caracalla and note where a number of their relatives were removed after Caracalla had them killed!
Location
San Giorgio in Velabro, Via del Velabro, 19, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
Hours
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Monday
07:00 AM - 06:15 PM
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Tuesday
07:00 AM - 06:15 PM
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Wednesday
07:00 AM - 06:15 PM
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Thursday
07:00 AM - 06:15 PM
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Friday
07:00 AM - 06:15 PM
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Saturday
07:45 AM - 07:00 PM
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Sunday
07:45 AM - 07:00 PM
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