Saturday, April 2, 2022

San Bonaventura al Palatino

where: Via di San Bonaventura
getting there: Metro Linea B Colosseo, then head towards the Colosseum
information: walk down Via Sacra (the street behind the Arco di Costantino, near the Colosseum) then onto Via di San Bonaventura which is a dead-end street. The church is surrounded by the archaeological area of the Palatine Hill and Forum. There is no entrance onto this street from the Palatine Hill.
open: weekdays 7:00am – 19:00

San Bonaventura al Palatino is a 17th century  church built for the Franciscans by Cardinal Francesco Barberini, whose family owned the surrounding land.
The church was dedicated to Doctor of the Church, Saint Bonaventure, a Medieval Franciscan scolar and philosopher. 
On the road leading to the church are Stations of the Cross in individual niches that date to 1772. The last two stations are on the church facade with a statue above of Saint Bonaventure.

Inside 
There are three altarpieces by Baroque painter, Giovanni Battista Benaschi. 
In the second chapel on the right is an altarpiece by Baroque artist and engraver, Giacinto Calandrucci.



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These are a few of my favourite books about Rome

The Cardinal's Hat by Mary Hollingsworth
This book tells the story of one of the sons of Lucrezia Borgia who became a cardinal during the 16th century.

The Tigress of Forli by Elizabeth Lev
I love this book telling the story of Caterina Sforza who was fighting against the Borgia pope to retain the rights of her land and her freedom.

The Popes by John Julius Norwich
A detailed but easy and enjoyable book to read about the history of the papacy and the popes.

The Pope's Daughter by Caroline P Murphy
This book describes in beautiful detail, the life and times of Pope Julius II daughter, Felice della Rovere.

The Families Who Made Rome by Anthony Majanlahti
I love this Book! It explains the families who made Rome what it is as we see it today and also looks at their triumphs, scandals and failures.

Rome by Robert Hughes
This book explains Rome from its beginning and expands on the Renaissance and Baroque until present times.

The Lost Painting by Jonathan Harr
Another of my favourite reads about a lost Caravaggio painting and the search for its provenance.





other sites I trust for information on Rome are:
Rome Art Lover
Churches of Rome wiki