Churches in Rome
Church Santa Maria della Concezione
Church Santa Maria della Concezione Rome Church Santa Maria della Concezione is situated at the bottom of via Veneto just off Piazza Barberini. Pope Urban VIII commissioned it in 1626. It was designed by Antonio Casoni and built between 1626 and 1631. [gallery ids="5691,5692,5693,5694"] Cappuccin...
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Church Santa Maria del Popolo Rome Church Santa Maria del Popolo is situated on the north side of Piazza del Popolo. It is between Porta del Popolo and the Pincio hill. It is also very close walking distance from the Flamini Metro station. This is a beautiful and stunning church to visit with ...
Continue reading »Church of St Mary of the Angels and the Martyrs
Church of St Mary of the Angels and the Martyrs Church of St Mary of the Angels and the Martyrs is conveniently located close to the National Museum of Rome and the Termini station. You can also catch Hop On, Hop Off buses from this area. The church faces onto Piazza Repubblica that is at the top...
Continue reading »Sant Agnese in Agone Church Rome
Sant Agnese in Agone Church Rome Sant'Agnese in Agone Church - Piazza Navona, Rome Sant' Agnese in Agone Church is found opposite to the Piazza Navona fountain. Four different architects put their hands on it to make it look the way we see the church today. In 1652, Pope Innocent 1...
Continue reading »Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore Rome
Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore Rome The Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore is one of the seven pilgrimage churches in Rome, and a major basilica belonging to the Vatican. It is easy to get to from Termini station and is within walking distance from the Colosseum. Basilica of Santa Maria Maggio...
Continue reading »Saint Peter in Chains Rome
Saint Peter in Chains Rome St. Peter in Chains is within three blocks of the Colosseum. It located on a hill so you will have to climb a little to attain this 5th-century church. Saint Peter is not much to look at from the outside, however the artwork that can be found inside is amazing. Whe...
Continue reading »Basilica of San Clemente Rome Italy
Basilica of San Clemente Basilica of Saint Clement in Rome, Italy is dedicated to Pope Clement I. Saint Clement (92-101 AD) was the third successor to St Peter in Rome. Basilica of Saint Clement is just a short walk (about three blocks) from the Colosseum. From the outside, this basilica ha...
Continue reading »Basilica of Saint John Lateran Rome
Basilica of Saint John Lateran Rome Basilica of Saint John Lateran is the cathedral church of the Diocese of Rome. It is the official ecclesiastical seat of the Bishop of Rome, who is the Pope. Basilica of Saint John Lateran is often referred to as "The Popes Church". It is the oldest and is rate...
Continue reading »Saint Paul Outside the Walls Rome
Saint Paul Outside the Walls Rome Saint Paul Outside the Walls is just outside the main attractions in Rome. It is easily accessible taking the Metro B line to the St. Paul exit and walking a brief ten minutes. After passing the hospital you will see the majestic stunning building. St. Paul Ou...
Continue reading »Santa Maria in Trastevere Rome
Santa Maria in Trastevere Rome Santa Maria in Trastevere is said to be one of the oldest (if not the oldest) church in Rome. It is believed it is one of the first where Christian masses were held. This small beautiful church is located in Trastavere, a small neighborhood on the west bank of t...
Continue reading »Church of San Luigi dei Francesi Rome
Church of San Luigi dei Francesi Rome Church of San Luigi dei Francesi is located real close to the Pantheon and Piazza Navonne. The architect was Giacomo della Porta and Domenico Fontana built it between 1518 through 1589. Antoine Dérizet restored the interior between 1749 through 1756. ...
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