San Giorgio in Velabro
San Giorgio in Velabro stands near the legendary site where Romulus and Remus were found by the she-wolf, its nave built from mismatched ancient Roman columns that give the church an irregular, slightly trapezoidal plan. In 1993 a Mafia car bomb exploded beside the façade, nearly destroying the 12th-century portico; some of that damage was deliberately left unrestored as a memorial.
Highlights
01
Cavallini’s Fresco
Pietro Cavallini’s fresco of Christ Flanked by Mary and Saints Peter, George and Sebastian.
02
Relics of St. George
Relics of St. George.
03
Lenten Station Church
A Lenten station church and ancient diaconia.
Also of note
- Ancient spolia columns repurposed from Roman temples
Opening Hours
Mon–Fri: 7 a.m. – 6:15 p.m.
Sat–Sun: 7:45 a.m. – 6:15 p.m.
Restoration in progress (right lateral nave/scaffolding) from late April through December 2026, per the official site; church should remain generally accessible — verify before visiting.
Marriage/Rectory Office
Tue, Fri, Sat: 10 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. and 4 – 6:15 p.m.
Titular Cardinal
Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi from Italy
Address & Official Website
Via del Velabro, 19, 00186 Roma