For most of its history this 15th century church was known as San Giacomo dei Spagnoli (St James of the Spaniards), and the name is still sometimes used. However, its official name is Nostra Signora del Sacro Cuore a Piazza Navona (Our Lady of the Sacred Heart at Piazza Navona).
Pediment Above the Entrance
The church was founded in the 13th century, but entirely rebuilt in the middle of the 15th century.
The facade is a rare example in Rome of late-15th century church architecture, even though it has been altered. The pediment above the main entrance contains two flying angels holding a shield. The names of the artists who carved the angels have been preserved. The one on the left is by Paolo Taccone, while that on the right is by Mino da Fiesole.
Main Entrance
The main entrance is now on Corso del Rinascimento. The facade was built in the 1930s, but an old doorway has been saved and re-erected. The lintel of doorcase displays the coat of arms of the Kingdom of Spain on its lintel, while above it is a frieze displaying dolphins, and the scallop shells that are the symbol of St James.
Interior
San Giacomo degli Spagnoli is an example of a Hallenkirche (Hall Church), in that the aisles are the same height as the nave.