Church of Saint Carlino at the Four Fountains in Rome
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Chiesa di San Carlino alle Quattro Fontane, designed by the renowned architect Francesco Borromini in the 17th century, stands as a masterpiece of Baroque architecture in Rome. Located at the corner of Via Quattro Fontana and Via del Quirinale, this unique church is celebrated for its delightful Baroque facade featuring fluid curves and tortile columns. Step inside to marvel at the small, oval-shaped nave and the exceptional elliptical coffered inner dome, a testament to Borromini's intricate geometry. Visitors are also captivated by the spiral campanile, beautiful paintings, and the unique spiral staircase leading to the crypt, making this church a must-see attraction with an impressive average rating of 4.6 on Google.
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Worth a visit, especially when you combine it with a visit to Sant’Andrea and read about Bernini and Borromini.

A pochi passi dal Quirinale sommersa dal traffico caotico Romano si trova una delle opere più straordinarie dello scultore Barocco Del Borromini. il grande architetto all'età di 35 ma già affermato nella Roma Papale . Borromini in ino spazio ristretto e poco spazio attraverso line ondulate e convesse riuscì nell'impresa con la costruzione del convento del chiostro con pianta ottagonale con la chiesa , ma il vero capolavoro fu la cupola ovale a cassettoni ottagonali e cruciformi. Accanto alla bellissima facciata svetta il bellissimo campanile formato da quattro coppie di colonne con cuspide a pagoda.La cupola è costruita in laterizio. Un semplice ovale, scavato a nido d'ape da forme svariate: croci, esagoni, ottagoni, illuminato da due finestre poste alla base e dalla lanterna superiore. In quest'opera la diversità delle linee si incontra ancora una volta in un'armonia delle forme. Al centro nel lucernaio una raffigurazione dello Spirito Santo entro il triangolo della Trinità che da luce e illumina il bianco della Chiesa.

The grimy facade of this beautiful church, the work of Francesco Borromini, one of the great architects of the Baroque, is long overdue for a cleaning! Step inside the small building and enjoy the design of a truly original mind. The dome is one of the glories of 17th century architecture.
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