San Giovanni dei Fiorentini

Church Roman church serving Florence community, notable Baroque interior

Rome’s church for the Florentine community, featuring Baroque chapels by Maderno and others. Visitors seek its architecture, liturgical art and ties to Renaissance patronage in the city.

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San Giovanni dei Fiorentini is a major Renaissance-Baroque church in Rome historically associated with Florence’s community in the city. Its construction and decoration span the 16th and 17th centuries.

The church contains multiple chapels with artworks and decorative schemes added during the long building campaign, reflecting contributions from several architects and artists. It functions as both a parish church and a site of artistic interest for visitors tracing Renaissance and Baroque architecture in Rome.

Work on the church began in the early 16th century and continued through the 17th century, with successive architects contributing to its plan and façade. It served as the focal church for Florentines living in Rome and accumulated chapels and monuments over time.

San Giovanni dei Fiorentini stands on the right bank of the Tiber in central Rome, within the historic city area and easily reachable from central landmarks.

  • Florentine national church: Established as the national church for Florentines in Rome, it represents Florence's historical community in the city of Rome.
  • Long construction history: Construction involved several prominent architects across the 16th and 17th centuries, reflecting a layered Renaissance and Baroque development.
San Giovanni dei Fiorentini
Piazza della Chiesa Nuova area, Rome, Italy
41.8995, 12.4652

How to Get to San Giovanni dei Fiorentini #

San Giovanni dei Fiorentini sits close to the Tiber in central Rome, north of Piazza Navona and near the Ponte Sant’Angelo. It is walkable from Piazza Navona and the Vatican area; buses and trams serve nearby stops.

Tips for Visiting San Giovanni dei Fiorentini #

  • Visit midweek to avoid crowded tourist masses-weekday mornings are often quieter for photographing the dome and artworks.
  • Look for works by local Renaissance artists in the side chapels that are often missed in quick visits.
  • Pair this church with a leisurely stroll along the Tiber or toward the nearby Campo de' Fiori for a full Roman morning.

Best Time to Visit San Giovanni dei Fiorentini #

Late spring or early autumn provides the best balance of weather and lower visitor numbers.

Spring/Autumn (Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct)
Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct · 12-25°C
Pleasant weather and manageable crowds for central Rome churches.

Weather & Climate near San Giovanni dei Fiorentini #

Climate

San Giovanni dei Fiorentini's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 4°C to 30°C. Moderate rainfall (685 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 55 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JulyJuneAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
41°
Warmest Month
-5°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

71 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.4h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

65 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.5h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
15°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

56 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
13.2h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm).

87 Excellent

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
12° 23°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

40 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
14.4h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
16° 27°
62%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

29 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
15.0h daylight

July

July is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 14 mm and clear sunny skies.

99 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
19° 30°
55%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

14 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
14.7h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and clear sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
19° 30°
55%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

32 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
13.7h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
16° 26°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

63 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm).

73 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 22°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

86 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.0h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with 92 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
16°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

92 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.7h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.1h daylight

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