Santa Maria in Vallicella
The Chiesa di Santa Maria in Vallicella is a church in Rome, Italy.
Built by Pope Gregory I in the 6th century, it was dedicated to Santa Maria in Vallicella. In 1575, construction of the eminent cathedral began, and the church was later consecrated in 1599.[1]
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- Both names of the church are Italian, with Santa Maria in Vallicella being usually translated as "Our Lady in the Little Valley", whereas Chiesa Nuova means "New Church".
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