Basilica Parrocchiale Santa Maria del Popolo

Catholic church · Campo Marzio

Basilica Parrocchiale Santa Maria del Popolo

Catholic church · Campo Marzio

Piazza del Popolo, 12, 00187 Roma RM, Italy

Highlights

Discover the stunning Santa Maria del Popolo, a Renaissance gem adorned with masterpieces by Caravaggio and Raphael, nestled just beyond Rome's ancient walls.

Piazza del Popolo, 12, 00187 Roma RM, Italy Get directions

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"Santa Maria del Popolo is a Renaissance church at the edge of Piazza del Popolo and just within Rome's 3rd-century walls. It was decorated during Rome's most recent artistic peak, the 15th to 17th centuries, and is packed with masterpieces. The church is free, though some coins will come in handy for turning lights on in chapels. The place mostly draws visitors on the Caravaggio trail. Two canvases painted by that controversial and innovative artist hang in the chapel next to the main altar." - Katie Parla, Maresa Manara

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Percy Chang

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It is situated near the metro station. The interior is splendid. Paintings are fabulous. Pipe organs are nicely decorated.

HERM PAZ

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Full renovation going on inside the basilica, so there was unfortunately very little to be seen - including Caravaggio's 2 large works, 90% hidden by scaffolding. (I fail to comprehend -unless what I saw was a real-size photo reproduction- how, under so much dirt and dust, these invaluable paintings could have been left in their usual locations, not even covered!!!)

Manasa Maria

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Such a beautiful masterpiece,must visit the entrance is free and the famous Caravaggio paintings are on display

Brian Fletcher

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The construction is complete and the church is fully open to visitors. The Caravaggio paintings look amazing as always and Odescalchi Chigi Funeral Monument(pictured) is breathtaking.

Seth Osher

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The Caravaggios are impressive so is the Raphaello and the Bernini sculptures. Plenty of Masonic symbology (bring on Dan Brown). Bring €2.00 to turn on the lights for the Caravaggios.

Neo Tim

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This place is still closed as of December 3rd, 2024. Was told by a guy sitting at the side entrance that to come back tomorrow, however am leaving tomorrow, so had to come back third time to Rome for this. The notice on the side entrance says renovation till November, 2024, but didn't say when it will reopen to public. So lucky those who reported to be able to see it while the renovation was still going on.

A R

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The basilica of Santa Maria del Popolo is a very beautiful basilica. Beautiful mosaic and marble carvings are all over the church. The ceilings and the walls are extremely exquisite and elegant. There are a couple of chapels inside as well. Worth a visit and highly recommend.

Hartmut Pfortner

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Exceptional beautiful church. This one is very simple for roman standards, and not much visited as slightly off the beaten path. But the two Caravaggio paintings are beautiful, as is the one from pintoriccio. Another frescoe from his workshop is equally worth to be visited . There are also two statue by Bernini and a Chapel from Raphael. The church is not always open !

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Percy Chang

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It is situated near the metro station. The interior is splendid. Paintings are fabulous. Pipe organs are nicely decorated.

HERM PAZ

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Manasa Maria

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Such a beautiful masterpiece,must visit the entrance is free and the famous Caravaggio paintings are on display

Brian Fletcher

Google

The construction is complete and the church is fully open to visitors. The Caravaggio paintings look amazing as always and Odescalchi Chigi Funeral Monument(pictured) is breathtaking.

Seth Osher

Google

The Caravaggios are impressive so is the Raphaello and the Bernini sculptures. Plenty of Masonic symbology (bring on Dan Brown). Bring €2.00 to turn on the lights for the Caravaggios.

Neo Tim

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A R

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Hartmut Pfortner

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