Church of Santo Stefano Rotondo
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]
Church of Santa Maria in Vallicella
The Chiesa Nuova, or Church of Santa Maria in Vallicella, is one of the architectural gems of Roman Baroque, located in the Parione district. Its construction began in 1575, promoted by San Filippo Neri, founder of the Congregation of the Oratory. The church, initially designed by Matteo di Città di Castello, was completed in 1605 […]
Church of Santa Maria in Trivio
The Church of Santa Maria in Trivio, located in the Trevi district of Rome, is a jewel of Baroque architecture with a rich and fascinating history. Originally known as Santa Maria in Xenodochio, due to its proximity to a hospice for the sick and pilgrims founded by the Byzantine general Belisarius in 537, the church […]
Church of Santa Maria in Trastevere
The Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere is one of the oldest and most significant places of worship in Rome, located in the heart of the Trastevere district. According to tradition, its history dates back to Pope Callixtus I (217-222) who founded the first church on the site where, it is said, oil gushed from […]
