Non-Catholic Cemetery

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The Non-Catholic Cemetery of Rome, also known as the Protestant Cemetery, is a place of extraordinary beauty and tranquility, located in the Testaccio district, next to the majestic Pyramid of Caius Cestius and a section of the ancient Aurelian Walls. Founded in the early 18th century, it is one of the oldest continuously used cemeteries […]

Bramante Cloister

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The Chiostro del Bramante, located in the heart of Rome, is one of the masterpieces of Italian Renaissance architecture. Commissioned by Cardinal Oliviero Carafa around 1500 and designed by Donato Bramante, the cloister is a perfect example of Vitruvian harmony and proportion. Its square plan and the portico with 16 pillars form an elegant central […]

Church of San Pietro in Vincoli

San Pietro in Vincoli is a Roman Catholic basilica located on the Oppian Hill in Rome, famous for housing the tomb of Pope Julius II and the statue of Moses, a work by Michelangelo. The church is dedicated to Saint Peter and takes its name from the chains (vincoli) that, according to tradition, were used […]

Church of Santo Stefano Rotondo

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The Basilica of Santo Stefano Rotondo al Celio, an important testimony of early Christian architecture in Rome, offers a rich and fascinating history that spans over a millennium. Its construction probably began in the 5th century under Pope Leo I. The building was constructed on an ancient Roman site, presumably above a Mithraeum and the […]

Church of Santa Susanna at the Baths of Diocletian

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The Church of Santa Susanna at the Baths of Diocletian, located in the Trevi district of Rome, is an important Baroque church with a history dating back to the imperial era. Built on the site of the houses of Gabinio and Caio, the original church was known as “ad duas domos” or “Titulus Cai”. It […]

Church of Santa Prassede

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The Basilica of Santa Prassede, located in the Monti district of Rome, is an extraordinary example of early Christian and medieval art and architecture. Built in the 9th century during the papacy of Pope Paschal I, the church was dedicated to Santa Prassede, a Roman saint from the 2nd century known for her charity and […]

Church of Santa Prisca

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The Church of Santa Prisca, located on the Aventine Hill in Rome, is a significant example of historical architecture with roots dating back to the 4th or 5th century. Built on a 2nd-century domus, attributed to Lucius Licinius Sura or Trajan’s residence before becoming emperor, the church is dedicated to Santa Prisca, a martyr of […]

Church of Santa Maria sopra Minerva

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The Basilica of Santa Maria sopra Minerva, located in the Pigna district of Rome, is a rare example of Gothic architecture in the city. Built starting from 1280 by the Dominican friars on a site that housed a Roman temple dedicated to Minerva, the church has undergone numerous renovations and restorations. The facade, completed in […]

Church of Santa Maria Maddalena

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The Church of Santa Maria Maddalena, located in the Colonna district of Rome, is a splendid example of Rococo architecture. Its construction began in the 17th century and was completed in 1735. The church was initially built on a 14th-century chapel and was entrusted to San Camillo de Lellis in 1586, becoming the central seat […]

Church of Santa Maria in Via

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The Church of Santa Maria in Via, located in the Trevi district of Rome, is an example of Baroque architecture with a history dating back to at least the 10th century. The name “in Via” may refer to its proximity to the ancient Via Flaminia, now Via del Corso, or it may be a deformation […]