Sant'Urbano alla Caffarella, Rome
| Sant'Urbano alla Caffarella | ||
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Consecrated 10th century | | |
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| Architectural type | Church | |
The church of Sant'Urbano alla Caffarella is found on the edge of the Caffarella Park in the southeast of Rome. It was originally a Roman temple. In the 10th century, the structure was modified and consecrated as a church and it was extensively altered in the 17th century.
History
The original construction on the site was a pagan temple or perhaps a tomb from around 160 AD. It is thought to have been dedicated to
The church was built inside the temple in the 10th century and was dedicated to
Even after the renovation, the church's remote position meant that it was often subject to vandalism and it was eventually abandoned. In 1962 it was annexed by the owner of the neighbouring property. The building was acquired by the city of Rome in 2002 and given to the Diocese of Rome and now serves as a rectory in the parish of San Sebastiano fuori le mura. It underwent restoration in 2010–11. Open to the public only on Sunday mornings prior to restoration, it was still closed to the public in late 2015, with the exception of occasional guided tours.
References
- Memoirs of the American Academy in Rome, 47 (2002)
- ^ Comune di Roma
- ^ Parco Regionale Appia Antica, Guide ai servizi delle aree naturali protette del Lazio
