Chiesa dei Santissimi Martiri Giapponesi, Civitavecchia

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Chiesa dei Santissimi Martiri Giapponesi reviews

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By Akumuk

This church was build to the memory of 27 Franciscans monks who were martyred in 1597. But what makes it so special is the atmosphere created through the frescoes created by the Japanese painter...

This church was build to the memory of 27 Franciscans monks who were martyred in 1597. But what makes it so special is the atmosphere created through the frescoes created by the Japanese painter... more »
By ScotAlberta

Another "stumble across" site worth seeing. A Franciscan parish originally built for missionaries leaving on journeys it was rebuilt and later decorated after World War II to the 26 Japanese martyrs..... more

Another "stumble across" site worth seeing. A Franciscan parish originally built for missionaries leaving on journeys it was rebuilt and later decorated after World War II to the 26 Japanese martyrs..... more »
By yikeda04

I heard that Mari is wearing Kimono clothes, and it is the only one so I came here to witness and recognize the historical relation between Japan and Italy. Very impressive and memorable. It is worth.... more

I heard that Mari is wearing Kimono clothes, and it is the only one so I came here to witness and recognize the historical relation between Japan and Italy. Very impressive and memorable. It is worth.... more »

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By Tom758

Unique church of its kind, paintings made by a Japanese given the fact that it is the only church in Italy with reference to the martyrs of Japan. Every year in February, the Holy Mass is celebrated in remembrance of the Japanese martyrs.

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By josep

The inside is gorgeous, but the outside needs a fresh coat of paint.

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By annamaria conti

The iconography of the welcoming parish priest is beautiful and particular

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By doming 70

Very special church with frescoes by the famous Japanese painter Luca Hasegawa.

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By Enzo Crialesi

I found fraternal relationships and a lot of cordiality

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