Historic Churches
Rome’s religious heritage spans nearly two millennia, showcased through architectural evolution from early Christian basilicas to high Baroque monuments. This selection features the Basilica of St. Clement with its underground archaeological layers and the grand Papal Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls. Highlights include Borromini’s spiral lantern at Sant'Ivo alla Sapienza, Caravaggio’s masterpieces in San Luigi dei Francesi, and the world’s largest unreinforced concrete dome at the Pantheon. From the ancient Catacombs of Domitilla to the Neogothic Museum of the Souls of Purgatory, these sites represent the city's spiritual and artistic history.
A Subiaco Abbey
The existence of the abbey dates back to the 6th century AD. It was established by Benedict of Nursia who chose the place (in fact he chose…
B Church of Saint Yves at La Sapienza
Historic baroque church renowned for its distinctive architecture and religious significance, featuring a unique spiral lantern. Designed by Francesco Borromini, it exemplifies innovative Roman Baroque style.
C Basilica of St.Clement
Historic Roman Catholic basilica featuring layered archaeological structures and notable mosaics dating back to the 1st century. It combines ancient Roman, early Christian, medieval, and renaissance elements within a religious and cultural heritage site.
D Church of Saint Louis the French
Historic Catholic church featuring Baroque architecture and renowned for its Caravaggio masterpieces, including the Contarelli Chapel paintings.
E Church of the Gesù
The Church of the Gesù is the mother church of the Society of Jesus, a Catholic religious order.
F Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels
The Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels and of the Martyrs is a basilica and titular church in Rome, Italy, built inside the ruined…
G Basilica of Santa Maria in Ara Coeli
The Basilica of Saint Mary of the Altar in Heaven is a titular basilica in Rome, located on the highest summit of the Campidoglio.
H Sant'Agnese in Agone
Sant'Agnese in Agone is a 17th-century Baroque church in Rome, Italy. It faces onto the Piazza Navona, one of the main urban spaces in the…
I Church of Trinità dei Monti
The Church of Santissima Trinità dei Monti, often called simply Trinità dei Monti, is a Roman Catholic late Renaissance titular church in…
J Saint Charles at the Four Fountains
The church of San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane, also called San Carlino, is a Roman Catholic church in Rome, Italy.
K Pantheon
Ancient Roman temple and minor basilica featuring the world's largest unreinforced concrete dome. This 2nd-century structure is one of the best-preserved buildings from antiquity and serves as both a Catholic church and a state museum.
L Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls
Major papal basilica known for its neoclassical and early Christian architecture, housing the tomb of Saint Paul and featuring significant mosaics and art. It is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
M Church of Santa Cecilia in Trastevere
Santa Cecilia in Trastevere is a 5th-century church in Rome, Italy, in the Trastevere rione, devoted to the Roman martyr Saint Cecilia.
N Church of Santa Maria in Vallicella
Santa Maria in Vallicella, also called Chiesa Nuova, is a church in Rome, Italy, which today faces onto the main thoroughfare of the Corso…
O Museum of the Souls of Purgatory
This neogothic church, consecrated in 1921, may not be the oldest or the most breath-taking in Rome, however, it is certainly worth a visit.
P Santa Maria della Pace
Although this church charms passersby by its bold Baroque facade, it is its interior that no lover of Renaissance art should miss.
Q Catacombs of Domitilla
These catacombs belong among the largest and oldest in Rome. They spread over 17 kilometers of underground tunnels, and it is estimated that…
R Church of St Andrea della Valle
Sant'Andrea della Valle is a minor basilica in the rione of Sant'Eustachio of the city of Rome, Italy.
S Basilica of Saint Mary in Cosmedin
The Basilica of Saint Mary in Cosmedin is a minor basilican church in Rome, Italy, dedicated to the Virgin Mary.
T Basilica of Saint Praxedes
The Basilica of Saint Praxedes, commonly known in Italian as Santa Prassede, is an early medieval titular church and minor basilica located…
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