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Basilica Parrocchiale di Santa Maria del Popolo
Religious site4.7 · 2 6984.6 · 1 384≈ 45 minFree entry
Standing on Piazza del Popolo by Rome's northern gateway, this 15th-century basilica is an extraordinary treasure house of Renaissance and Baroque art. The Cerasi Chapel holds two breathtaking masterpieces by Caravaggio: The Crucifixion of St Peter and The Conversion on the Way to Damascus. The magnificent Chigi Chapel was designed by Raphael and adorned with statues by Bernini, while Pinturicchio painted the choir frescoes.
Highlights
- Caravaggio masterpieces in the Cerasi Chapel
- Chigi Chapel conceived by Raphael with statues by Bernini
- Exquisite Renaissance frescoes painted by Pinturicchio
Opening hours
| Mon | 08:30 – 09:45, 10:30 – 12:00, 16:00 – 18:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 08:30 – 09:45, 10:30 – 12:00, 16:00 – 18:00 |
| Wed | 08:30 – 09:45, 10:30 – 12:00, 16:00 – 18:00 |
| Thu | 08:30 – 09:45, 10:30 – 12:00, 16:00 – 18:00 |
| Fri | 08:30 – 09:45, 10:30 – 12:00, 16:00 – 18:00 |
| Sat | 08:30 – 09:45, 10:30 – 12:00, 16:00 – 18:00 |
| Sun | 16:30 – 18:00 |
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