Santa Maria Maddalena Church

Santa Maria Maddalena is a Roman Catholic Church located in Piazza della Maddalena in Rome.
The Camillians, an order estabilished by Saint Camillus de Lellis, had a Church at that location in Rome since 1586. In the 17th century started the construction of the current Church, which reflects the devotion to the Saint with a chapel dedicated, containing his relics.
Important items related to the history of medicine in Santa Maria Maddalena Church:

• Camillus de Lellis’ body

• Camillus de Lellis’ statue (1)

• Camillus de Lellis’ statue (2)

view from the outside

view from the inside

view from the inside

• Main text by Francesca Soriente and Sara Sergio (January 2018), main photos by Chiara Innocenzi and Licia Maria Celani (November 2016)

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