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Basilica Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri

Typology: Parish Church, Small Basilica

Address

Address: Piazza della Repubblica
Zone: Rione Castro Pretorio (Porta Pia) (Roma centro)

Contacts

Telephone: 06 4880812

Opening times

For the timetable of the masses and visiting conditions, please consult the contacts.

Scheduled events

Description

SANTA MARIA DEGLI ANGELIBuilt by Michelangelo in the aula of the "Tepidarium" at the Terme di Diocleziano in1563, its original aspect was altered by Luigi Vanvitelli during C.XVII. The unadorned façade is made of the exedra from one of the rooms from the Terme, the "Calidarium". The interior has a Greek cross, with transversal arms exceptionally developed, that once corresponded to the central body of the thermal area that outlined the "Frigidarium". The architectural complex appears singularly evocative for the harmony of the structures, respected by the quite delicate decoration, added during the 1700s. The most famous work is the "Martirio di San Sebastiano" by Domenichino. In the sacristy one can find the original project by Michelangelo. Santa Maria degli Angeli is the favourite church for the official religious services.

See also

Culture and leisure › Cultural heritage › Architectural and historical heritage
Last checked: 2022-06-27 10:49
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