The church, which stands in the neighborhood of the same name, was built at the behest of Pope Leo XIII Pecci to celebrate his priestly jubilee; the works began in 1891 and were completed between 1898 and 1911.
Built by the architect Raffaele Ingami, the church is characterized by a composite style typical of the time and is richly decorated with polychrome marble and metal furnishings; it has a Latin cross plan and has three naves divided by pink granite columns with bronze capitals. The central door is flanked by two columns donated by the Tsar of Russia.
A particular feature of the building is the dome made of aluminum and pierced with crystal stars, thus allowing the light to enter in a suggestive way inside; we also remember the 14 chapels dedicated to as many Catholic nations that contributed to the construction of the building.
The church has been a parish since 1905 and is entrusted to the congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer.
Photo credits: courtesy of the Church of San Gioacchino in Prati
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