Religious sites & buildings

Discover religious sites and buildings in Rome: churches, basilicas, catacombs and sacred places. Explore the spiritual and artistic side of the Eternal City beyond the main attractions.

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Santa Maria della Vittoria in Rome

Built in 1605, the Church of Santa Maria della Vittoria is known for the masterpiece of Gian Lorenzo Bernini in the Cornaro Chapel, the Ecstasy of Saint Teresa.

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Basilica di Santa Prassede in Rome

Discover Basilica di Santa Prassede in Rome, with its stunning mosaics and hidden treasures.

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The Best Underground Sites of the Eternal City

Explore the catacombs and crypts of the city’s most significant monuments, and unearth some of Rome's best-kept treasures.

Events in Rome

Recreating the Miracle: Madonna della Neve’s Snowfall Tradition in the Middle of Summer

Rome celebrates La Madonna della Neve on 5 August by recreating a miracle snowfall outside the Basilica di S. Maria Maggiore.

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9 Things to Know Before Visiting the Vatican

How to avoid lines at the Vatican? Can you visit the Sistine Chapel on its own? Discover essential tips for visiting the Vatican in Rome.

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Explore Rome’s Holy Stairs

At the Santuario della Scala Sancta, across from the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran, lies the marble staircase that Christ climbed to receive his sentence from Pontius Pilate on Good Friday.

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Santa Maria in Portico in Campitelli

Located in the Jewish quarter of Rome, the church Santa Maria in Portico in Campitelli is known for its 11th century enameled icon of the Virgin Mary.