Santa Maria in Via is a church in Rome. The church or a chapel existed in the 9th century, but was rebuilt following reports of a miracle. In 1165, it is recorded as Santa Maria in Via, whose appellative means "on the Way", with a reference to the nearby Via Flaminia.
The facade of Santa Maria in Via was designed by Giacomo della Porta.
Interior
the painting of the Madonna which was floating on the water
There are more than 900 churches in Rome, which makes it the city with the largest number of churches in the world. Almost all of these are Catholic.
Santa Maria in Montesanto and Santa Maria dei Miracoli, two of the many churches of Rome, Italy.
Pantheon
Santa Cecilia in Travestere
Santa Costanza