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Church of Santa Maria del Popolo


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #87 of 548 attractions in Rome
Traveler Description: This Renaissance church contains Baroque additions along with various 18th- and 19th-century monuments, which add to the beauty of this structure.
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Attraction type: Religious site, Art museum

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4 of 5 stars
CoralReef   526 contributions
Midwest, USA
Jun 6, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

The church of Santa Maria del Popolo contains notable art. I was a bit disappointed that the Chigi chapel was covered up in restoration when we visited. And the marvelous Caravaggio paintings of St. Peter and St. Paul actually look much better in art books than in situ, where they are not displayed to best advantage (set at the back... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
London, England
Apr 3, 2004
4/8 found this review helpful

One of Romes most interesting early Renaissance churches. It was commissioned by Pope Sixus IV della Rovere in 1472 - look for the 6 mounds on top of the church which is this Pope's crest - also to be seen of the entrance gate to the Piazza del Popolo from Via Flaminio. It contains some of Rome's most treasured chapels... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Mar 17, 2004
6/11 found this review helpful

Rome has lots of gorgeous churches - but this one is above average. It isn't very big but the families that owned the side chapels seemed to spare no expense. Two Carravagios!! Certianly worth a look when your at the Piazza del Popolo. more

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5 of 5 stars
Giantpandalover   149 contributions
Tokyo, Japan
Aug 29, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

教会で不謹慎ではありますが、どうしてもカラバッジョの「聖ペテロの逆さ十字架」と「聖パオロの改宗」、ピントリッキオのフレス... more

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