Roma in Cittΰ metropolitana di Roma Capitale, Latium, Rome, Italy — Central Italy (Tyrrhenian Coast)
Santa Caterina da Siena
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Saint Catherine of Siena
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, August 2, 2025
1. Santa Caterina da Siena / Saint Catherine of Siena Marker
Chiesa dedicata a Santa Caterina da Siena Patrona d'Italia e di Europa
Edificata nel 1526 su disegno di Baldassarre Peruzzi, venne demolita e ricostruita nel 1766 ad opera di Paolo Posi
La Chiesa θ sede di culto della Venerabile Arciconfraternita di Santa Caterina da Siena in Roma fondata grazie alla munificenza di Agostino Chigi il 4 luglio del 1519
[English translation of Italian text:]
Church dedicated to Saint Catherine of Siena, Patron Saint of Italy and Europe
Built in 1526 from a design by Baldassarre Peruzzi, it was demolished and rebuilt in 1766 by Paolo Posi
The church is the seat of worship of the Venerable Archconfraternity of Saint Catherine of Siena in Rome, founded thanks to the generosity of Agostino Chigi on July 4, 1519.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1519.
Location. 41° 53.73′ N, 12° 28.136′ E. Marker is in Roma, Lazio (Latium, Rome), in Cittΰ metropolitana di Roma Capitale. It is on Via Giulia north of Via dell'Armata, on the left when traveling south. The marker is affixed to the front door of the Church of Saint Catherine of Siena on Via Giulia. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Via Giulia 151, Roma, Lazio 00186, Italy. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, the Schengen Area, a coastal Mediterranean country, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Byzantine Empire and specifically also the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers.
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More about this marker. Another historical marker erected for the 2025 Jubilee can be found to the left of the front door.
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, August 2, 2025
2. The Church of Saint Catherine of Siena on Via Giulia
The marker is on the front door.
Painting by Andrea Vanni; via Wikimedia Commons, circa 1400
3. Saint Catherine of Siena
The painting is in the collection of the Basilica San Domenico, about 200 meters east of the statue, which is the home of St. Catherine's head and other relics.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 8, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 80 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 8, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. 3. submitted on September 2, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
