The Salviati Chapel in the church of San Gregorio Magno al Celio, also known as San Gregorio al Celio or simply San Gregorio in Rome, Italy. Designed by Francesco da Volterra and finished by Carlo Maderno in 1600 it houses an ancient fresco which, according to the tradition, spoke to St. Gregory, and a marble altar 1469 by Andrea Bregno and pupils. The church is part of the convent of Camaldolensian monks. San Gregorio is located on the Caelian Hill, in front of the Palatine. The church is said to be found by and is dedicated to Pope Gregory I, commonly known as Saint Gregory the Great 590-604. The façade and the portico can be considered the most prominent and artistically successful work of Giovanni Battista Soria 1629ââ¬â33.
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