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Dear Bloggers,

I discovered this place by chance, as I was invited to a civil marriage at the Terme di Caracalla: it is the deconsecrated church of Santa Maria in Tempulo.

The church is located in particular in the Celio hill, between the Appia Antica, the Circus Maximus and the Terme di Caracalla. The church stands on the site where, in ancient times, there was the Apollinis Area, a square with a square monument, probably a fountain, in the urban stretch of the ancient Via Appia.

Historically the church, founded by a Greek community and the adjoining “monasterium Tempuli”, date before dell'806. In 1221 there was the abandonment of the nuns from the monastery and, from this date ends the religious phase of this complex; the church has undergone many changes according to times and architects who have renewed, but from the seventeenth century it was used for other purposes, other than religious (as nymph from an ancient family named Mattei, then as a barn) and it risked being demolished as other buildings in the area.

Till today, as a result of works of restructuring, it is used as a subsidiary office of the City of Rome for the celebration of civil marriages. There is the happiest choice, for the beauty and charm of the place, for the newlyweds.

It is a gem of antiquities, history and mystery that is located within a park. The inside is furnished with red velvet chairs, red carpet, with Roman statues and the walls are massive and austere.

Outside it gives the idea of a shed and the antiquity of the place shines through in every detail.

I highly recommend visiting this place that fully lies outside the traditional tourist routes: it is fascinating and charming. Probably in the weekends, during the wedding celebrations, is easier to find the door open.

In conclusion, near the Terme di Caracalla, one of the most beautiful areas of Rome, surrounded by a beautiful green environment, hidden by pine trees and creepers, in a huge park, there is this beautiful church.

It is truly the ultimate in romance to realize the dream of two people who want to join in marriage.

Thank you for reading,

Guenda