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Church of Santa Cecilia

Piazza Santa Cecilia 2, Rome, Italy
39 6 589 9289
Ranked #121 of 489 attractions in Rome
4.5 of 5 stars 9 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites, Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Historic Sites, Churches/ Cathedrals
Owner description: This Church was constructed between 817 and 824 AD, on the site of an earlier fifth-century building, and features a grand courtyard, garden,...... more » Owner description: This Church was constructed between 817 and 824 AD, on the site of an earlier fifth-century building, and features a grand courtyard, garden, twelfth-century bell tower and a gothic tabernacle by Arnolfo di Cambio. « less
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Alameda, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 5, 2011

I couldn't leave Rome without visiting my namesake! The feeling associated with the Piazza Cecilia is one of solemn reverence. It was very nice to be able to light a candle at the altar. The sculpture of what S. Cecilia looked like in her coffin was quite eerie and if it feels like you are walking above a centuries old... More

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88 helpful votes 88 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 2, 2011
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St. Cecilia is the patron saint of both of our kids, so we had to find this church to take pictures for them. I had heard about the statue under the alter sculpted in the likeness of how they found her, and it was very touching to see it in person. Our kids were glad that we took the time... More

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Sudbury, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 5, 2006
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There was a lot written about Santa Cecilia, as a church. The statue under the altar is very touching, and anytime I went there I wanted to touch her shoulder and comfort her.... but there is also the underground of the church, where street life and parts of apartment houses and mill are located, all from the 1st and second... More

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New Jersey
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 25, 2003
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Hard to find but well worth it. The courtyard is simply lovely. There are so many great things about the church. My favorite is Maderno's statue of St. Cecilia - it's stunning. If I could take one sculpture home from Italy, that would be it. Also great are the Cavallini frescoes in the choir loft (not visible from main church)... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 12, 2012
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 1, 2011
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 22, 2011
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 30, 2008
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 5, 2008
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