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A curated list of 50 religious sites spots in Rome, so you can quickly compare the strongest options and save the ones that fit your trip.
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Viale Vaticano, Rome, 00165, IT
The Vatican Museums are a group of museums in Vatican City that house one of the world’s most important art collections, assembled by the popes over several centuries. They include famous spaces such as the Sistine Chapel and the Raphael Rooms.
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Via Ostiense 186, Rome, 00146, IT
One of Rome’s four major papal basilicas, built over the traditional burial site of Saint Paul the Apostle. The present basilica is a 19th-century reconstruction after a fire, preserving the monumental nave, mosaics, and cloister.
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Piazzale di San Paolo 1a, Rome, 00146, IT
A major papal basilica in Rome built over the traditional burial place of the Apostle Paul. It is one of the city's four major ancient basilicas and is known for its large nave, mosaics, and cloister.
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Piazza del Popolo 12 Campo Marzio, Rome, 00187, IT
A Renaissance-era church in Piazza del Popolo in Rome, known for its important chapels and artworks by artists such as Caravaggio and Bernini. It is one of the notable churches of Rome's historic center.
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Scala Dell'Arce Capitolina 12, Rome, 00186, IT
A historic basilica on Rome’s Capitoline Hill, known for its long staircase and richly decorated interior. It is dedicated to the Virgin Mary and is one of the city’s notable medieval churches.
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Piazza di Santa Croce in Gerusalemme 10, Rome, 00185, IT
A Roman Catholic basilica in Rome, traditionally associated with relics of the Passion of Christ. It is one of the seven pilgrimage churches of Rome.
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Piazza di S. Agostino, Rome, 00186, IT
A Roman Catholic basilica in central Rome, near Piazza Navona and Piazza di Sant'Agostino. It is known for its Renaissance architecture and important artworks, including paintings by Caravaggio and Raphael.
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Via di Capo le Case, Rome, 00187, IT
A Roman Catholic basilica in central Rome, near Piazza di Spagna, known for its association with the Marian apparitions to Alphonse Ratisbonne in 1842. The church is part of the historical center of Rome and was rebuilt in the Baroque period.
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Via Dei Fori Imperiali 1, Rome, 00186, IT
A historic basilica in the Roman Forum area of Rome, dedicated to Saints Cosmas and Damian. It is known for its early Christian origins and its later incorporation into the Temple of Romulus complex.
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Piazza di San Francesco d'Assisi 88 zona Trastevere, Rome, 00153, IT
A Franciscan church in Rome’s Trastevere district, traditionally associated with St. Francis of Assisi’s stay in Rome. It is known for its Baroque interior and the sculpted funerary monument of Blessed Ludovica Albertoni by Gian Lorenzo Bernini.
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Piazza Dei Santi Giovanni E Paolo 13, Rome, 00184, IT
A Roman Catholic basilica on the Caelian Hill in Rome, dedicated to Saints John and Paul. It is known for its early Christian origins and later medieval and baroque rebuilding.
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Via del Mortaro 24, Rome, 00187, IT
A Roman Catholic church in central Rome, located on Via del Mortaro near the Trevi area. It is known for its Baroque interior and its devotion to the Madonna image associated with a medieval miracle tradition.
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Piazzale del Verano, 3, Rome, 00185, IT
A major papal basilica in Rome dedicated to Saint Lawrence, located near the Verano cemetery. It is one of the seven pilgrimage churches of Rome and incorporates medieval and early Christian elements.
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Via Urbana 160, Rome, 00184, IT
The Basilica of Santa Pudenziana is an early Christian basilica in Rome, dedicated to Saint Pudenziana. It is known for its ancient mosaics and for preserving one of the city’s oldest Christian churches.
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Piazza di Campitelli 9, Rome, 00186, IT
A Roman Catholic church in the historic center of Rome, located on Piazza di Campitelli. It is dedicated to the Virgin Mary and is known for its Baroque interior and devotion to the Madonna in Portico.
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Via del Monte Oppio 28, Rome, 00184, IT
A Roman Catholic basilica on the Esquiline Hill in Rome, traditionally associated with Saints Sylvester and Martin. The church is known for its early Christian origins and later medieval rebuilding.
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Via della Conciliazione 14c, Rome, 00193, IT
A Roman Catholic church in Rome located on Via della Conciliazione near St. Peter’s Basilica. It is one of the churches associated with the rione of Borgo and is known for its Baroque interior.
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Lungotevere Prati 12, Rome, 00193, IT
The Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Prati is a Roman Catholic church in the Prati district of Rome, near the Tiber. It is known for its Neo-Gothic architecture and for housing the Museo Nazionale di Arte Sacra.
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Via Merulana, Rome, 00185, IT
A Roman Catholic church on Via Merulana in Rome, dedicated to Saint Alphonsus Liguori. It is commonly known in Italian as Chiesa di Sant'Alfonso all'Esquilino.
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Viale di Villa Massimo 39 1st Floor, Rome, 00161, IT
A Chabad-Lubavitch Jewish center in Rome, associated with the Piazza Bologna area.
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Largo Febo 17, Rome, 00186, IT
A Roman Catholic church in Rome's historic center, associated with the French-speaking Lorraine community. It is located on Largo Febo near Piazza Navona.
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Via del Pozzetto 160 Piazza San Claudio, Rome, 00187, IT
A Roman Catholic church in central Rome, near Piazza San Claudio. It is dedicated to Saints Claude and Andrew and is associated with the historic French Burgundian community in Rome.
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Via del Babuino 149, Rome, 00187, IT
A church in Rome associated with the Greek Catholic community, located on Via del Babuino near Piazza di Spagna. It is dedicated to Saint Athanasius of Alexandria.
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Largo San Giovanni de Matha 9 Trastevere, Rome, 00153, IT
A Roman Catholic church in the Trastevere district of Rome, located near Largo San Giovanni de Matha. It is dedicated to Saint Agatha and is known locally as Sant'Agata in Trastevere.
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Via San Marcello 41, Rome, 00187, IT
A small Catholic shrine in central Rome dedicated to the Madonna dell'Archetto, known for a revered image of the Virgin Mary. It is located on Via San Marcello near Piazza di San Marcello.
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Borgo Santo Spirito Borgo, Rome, 00193, IT
A Roman Catholic church in the Borgo district of Rome, near the Vatican. It is dedicated to Saints Michael and Magnus and is also known in Italian as the Chiesa dei Santi Michele e Magno.
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Clivo Argentario 1 si trova proprio sopra il Carcere Mamertino, Rome, 00186, IT
A Roman Catholic church in central Rome, located above the Mamertine Prison near the Roman Forum. It is dedicated to Saint Joseph and associated with the guild of carpenters (falegnami).
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Via di Monserrato 62/A Eliminare il riferimento nel titolo con Via Giulia, è dietro, Rome, 00186, IT
A Catholic church in Rome, located near Via di Monserrato in the historic center. It is associated with the Oratorians and the figure of St. Philip Neri.
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Piazza di Ponte Sant'Angelo, 68 Rione Ponte, Rome, 00186, IT
A Methodist church in Rome located near Ponte Sant'Angelo, in the Ponte district on Piazza di Ponte Sant'Angelo. It is a Protestant place of worship rather than a Roman Catholic church.
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Piazza dei Cavalieri di Malta, 4, Rome, 00153, IT
A small church in Rome on the Aventine Hill, designed and decorated in the 18th century by Giovanni Battista Piranesi. It is associated with the Knights of Malta and stands in the Priory of the Knights of Malta complex.
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Piazza Sant'Egidio, Rome, 00153, IT
A church in the Trastevere area of Rome, located at Piazza Sant'Egidio. It is associated with the Sant'Egidio community and the historic church of the same name.
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Rome, 00186, IT
The Chiesa di San Giovanni Calibita is a Roman Catholic church on Tiber Island in Rome. It is dedicated to Saint John Calybite and is part of the island’s historic religious complex.
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Vicolo del Curato 12, Rome, 00186, IT
A Roman Catholic church in central Rome, located on Vicolo del Curato near the historic center. It is dedicated to Saints Celso and Giuliano.
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Via Garibaldi 27, Rome, 98043, IT
A Roman Catholic church in Rome, located on Via Garibaldi in the Trastevere area. It is dedicated to Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows.
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Via Appia Antica, 161, Rome, 00178, IT
A church on the Via Appia Antica in Rome, located at Capo di Bove. It takes its name from Saint Nicholas and the Capo di Bove area.
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Via Laurentina 400, Rome, 00142, IT
A Roman Catholic shrine in Rome dedicated to the Virgin of Revelation, located on Via Laurentina. It is a religious site associated with devotion to the Marian apparition at Tre Fontane.
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Piazza di San Francesco di Paola 10 Vicino S. Pietro in Vincoli, Rome, 00184, IT
A Roman Catholic church in the Monti district of Rome, located near San Pietro in Vincoli. It is dedicated to Saint Francis of Paola.
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Piazza in Campo Marzio 45 Campo Marzio, Rome, 00186, IT
A Roman Catholic church in the Campo Marzio district of Rome, located on Piazza in Campo Marzio. It is dedicated to the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary.
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Via del Tritone 82, Rome, 00187, IT
A Roman Catholic church on Via del Tritone in Rome. It is dedicated to Our Lady of Odigitria, a title of the Virgin Mary.
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Via Borgo San Lazzaro, Rome, IT
A church in Rome on Via Borgo San Lazzaro. I’m not confident about further historical details from the provided information alone.
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Vicolo della Campana 8, Rome, 00186, IT
A Roman Catholic church in Rome associated with the Breton community (the Bretons) and located near Via della Scrofa in the historic center.
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Via Panama 13 Parioli, Rome, 00198, IT
The Church of San Roberto Bellarmino is a Roman Catholic church in the Parioli district of Rome, dedicated to Saint Robert Bellarmine. It stands on Via Panama in the Municipality II area of Rome.
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Vico Jugario, Rome, 00190, IT
A historic church in central Rome, located near the Tiber in the area of the ancient Forum Boarium. It is associated with one of the city’s oldest Christian worship sites.
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Piazza delle Coppelle, Rome, 00100, IT
A Catholic church in Rome located in Piazza delle Coppelle, in the historic center near the Pantheon area. It is dedicated to the Holy Saviour (San Salvatore).
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Via del Sudario 40, Rome, 00186, IT
A church in central Rome associated with the Flemish community. It is located on Via del Sudario near Piazza Navona.
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Piazza di San Giovanni in Laterano 14, Rome, 00184, IT
The Santuario della Scala Santa is a Catholic sanctuary in Rome that preserves the Holy Stairs, traditionally believed to be the steps Jesus climbed in Jerusalem during his Passion. It is located across from the Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran.
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Piazza del Quirinale, Rome, 00187, IT
The Cappella Paolina is the chapel in the Quirinal Palace in Rome. It is known for its papal and ceremonial role within the Italian presidential palace complex.
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Piazza Santa Balbina 8 San Saba, Rome, 00153, IT
A small early Christian basilica in Rome on the Aventine Hill, dedicated to Saint Balbina. The present church reflects medieval and later restorations.
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Via Alberto Cadlolo 51, Rome, 00136, IT
A church in Rome located on Via Alberto Cadlolo in the Monte Mario area.
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Via Flaminia Flaminio, Rome, 00196, IT
A Roman church in the Flaminio area, traditionally associated with the work or patronage of Jacopo Barozzi da Vignola. It is located along Via Flaminia in Rome.
