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Santa Maria in Trastevere

Piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere, Rome, Italy
06 581 4802
Ranked #28 of 489 attractions in Rome
4.5 of 5 stars 60 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, Religious Sites, Churches/ Cathedrals
Activities: City walk sightseeing, Dining, Shopping
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Axminster, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012 NEW

The church of Santa Maria in Trastevere is one of the most ancient basilicas in Rome, and, if you are not familiar with Trastevere (across the Tiber), it's a bit away from the main tourist areas. But an 'H' bus will take you fairly close. Get off at Largo Belli just over the river and then take a short walk... More

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Bucharest, Romania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

I arrived there in the evening so it was a sort of a commination...the sound of the chorus was splendid, and the church is great, as any of the others basilicas of Rome More

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Atlanta GA
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012

This was my third favorite church on my trip to rome venice and paris, so you know we saw a ton of churches. located in a cool neighborhood of trastevere in a piazza with a fountain. Outside is not impressive, but that's what makes the inside so breathtaking. Beautiful golden mosaic ceiling and an authentic old world feeling. We visited... More

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Nicosia, Cyprus
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102 reviews 102 reviews
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2012

We combined with walk in the area!the church is amazing worth taking the time to see it More

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Rome
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2012

worth the trip across the Tiber. In the heart of Trastevere. Byzantine mosaics, lots of gold. More

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Fresno, California
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40 reviews 40 reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2012

Nice local church. Great to stay for mass, dinner, and gelato. More

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Valletta, Malta
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2012

This church is amazing, I don't know how well visited it is, but if you are doing the Trastevere Walk or the Jewish ghetto, it is well worth looking up. A tip. If you have a mobile phone with memory, download a talking guide of Rick Steve. He really brings sites to life and makes them interesting! More

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London, England, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 31, 2012

Trastevere is a must to visit, with lots of tiny cobbled streets and authentic bars & restaurants, but don't forget to visit Santa Maria in Trastevere - a stunning chruch, with a gorgeous fountain the piazza. More

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London, United Kingdom
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012

I was staying in Trastevere and the first evening we walked by this church and thought to go inside. I certainly didn't expect much but I literally nearly screamed (during a mass) when I saw the ornate ceilings and gold and marble. This church was one of the most beautiful I have ever seen on earth! Of course many of... More

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Rome, Italy
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162 reviews 162 reviews
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68 helpful votes 68 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012

Piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere is probably the center of Trastevere. From there you can walk anywhere in the area. The church is nice and causy. Nice to listen to the old ladies pray in the afternoon. Should visit as an alternative to Trastevere caos. More

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