Where is St Ivo at the Sapienza?

‘Saint Ivo at the Sapienza (University of Rome)’) is a Roman Catholic church in Rome. Built in 1642–1660 by the architect Francesco Borromini, the church is widely regarded a masterpiece of Roman Baroque architecture. The church is at the rear of a courtyard at 40, Corso del Rinascimento; the complex is now used by the State Archives of Rome.

What does Sant’Ivo alla Sapienza mean?

Official website. Sant’Ivo alla Sapienza (lit. ‘Saint Ivo at the Sapienza (University of Rome)’) is a Roman Catholic church in Rome. Built in 1642-1660 by the architect Francesco Borromini, the church is widely regarded a masterpiece of Roman Baroque architecture.

Who is the architect of Sant’Ivo alla Sapienza?

Francesco Borromini. Sant’Ivo alla Sapienza ( lit. ‘Saint Ivo at the Sapienza (University of Rome)’) is a Roman Catholic church in Rome. Built in 1642–1660 by the architect Francesco Borromini, the church is widely regarded a masterpiece of Roman Baroque architecture.

What is Sant’Ivo in Rome?

The startling Sant’Ivo sits at the far end of the courtyard of the Palazzo della Sapienza (house of knowledge), which until 1935 was the seat of the University Rome. The palazzo now houses the Italian State Archives containing all official documents from the 9th century to the founding of the Italian Republic in 1870.

Why is there no statue of St Ivo in Rome?

Sant’ Ivo alla Sapienza, which is thought to be the only church in Rome not to have any religious statues, is dedicated to St Ivo of Kermatin, a 13th century Breton, who is the patron saint of lawyers.

What is the length of Sant’Ivo alla Sapienza?

26 metres (85 ft) Sant’Ivo alla Sapienza (lit. ‘Saint Ivo at the Sapienza (University of Rome)’) is a Roman Catholic church in Rome. Built in 1642-1660 by the architect Francesco Borromini, the church is a masterpiece of Roman Baroque architecture.

What is the history of Sant’Ivo?

Sant’Ivo, embraced by the wings of the Palazzo alla Sapienza. Sant’Ivo alla Sapienza (lit. ‘Saint Ivo at the Sapienza (University of Rome)’) is a Roman Catholic church in Rome. Built in 1642-1660 by the architect Francesco Borromini, the church is widely regarded a masterpiece of Roman Baroque architecture.