Santa Maria della Vittoria
Santa Maria della Vittoria
4.5
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM, 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Monday
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Friday
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Neighborhood: Sallustiano
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- Repubblica - Teatro dell'Opera • 4 min walk
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Mie Sveistrup
Copenhagen, Denmark10 contributions
Jun 2021 • Friends
We wanted to see the sculpture Ecstasy of Saint Teresa because of Dan Browns description of the sculpture in ‘Angels and Demons’. The sculpture is located in the church and the church was gonna open half past three but it didn’t. We waited for almost and hour and then we left…
Written July 6, 2021
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Terry M
Hamilton, Canada4,638 contributions
Mar 2023 • Friends
Just look for the crowd inside if you want a head's up on the location of the Ecstasy of St Teresa by a young Bernini. The interior of the church is rather opulent aside from this famous chapel. I never tired of the wonderful interiors of these churches.
Written March 31, 2023
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Stuart Wade
Blackpool, UK44 contributions
Aug 2019 • Couples
My sole purpose to visit Rome was to come to this chapel. The Ecstasy of St. Theresa was stunning and something I've always wanted to see in person. The chapel itself was adorned in the most beautiful frescoes, art and design. For a chapel this size it beats any of its larger contemporaries.
Written January 3, 2020
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Victoria L
Kansas City, MO333 contributions
Aug 2022
We wandered into this church while hunting for another…what a lucky discovery. Not only was in beautiful inside but the Bernini sculpture of the Ecstasy of St Theresa was towards the front. It was awe inspiring as was the altarpiece featuring a mass of clouds and rays with a piece of the original church at its center. Each chapel was a marvel of artistic expression. If you are lucky and speak Italian , the caretaker is happy to give explanation of relics and uncorrupted saints. Highly recommended. A friend once was asked where you see art in Rome and the answer was go to the churches…there was never a truer statement.
Written August 22, 2022
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ClaireAdamMoss
Ilfracombe, UK4,700 contributions
Feb 2023
We only had a couple of days to explore Rome and knew we would be limited to what we could see. Because this beautiful little church was so close to where we were staying and was en route to other things we had to see we luckily walked in as it was opening and how lucky we were to chose this place.
I am not overly religious & don't know anything about sculptures or art but it really is such an amazing place as soon as you walk in.
It has such a calming and welcoming feeling and just to sit for a while and take it all in is highly recommended. So glad we paid a visit and would suggest you do the same if you are passing.
I am not overly religious & don't know anything about sculptures or art but it really is such an amazing place as soon as you walk in.
It has such a calming and welcoming feeling and just to sit for a while and take it all in is highly recommended. So glad we paid a visit and would suggest you do the same if you are passing.
Written February 16, 2023
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Peter C
Island of Malta, Malta2,526 contributions
Jul 2022
Santa Maria della Vittoria is a Baroque Catholic Basilica dedicated to the Virgin Mary. It is known for the masterpiece of Gian Lorenzo Bernini in the Cornaro Chapel, the Ecstasy of Saint Teresa. This is definitely one of the most beautiful sculptures you will ever see. There are also a number of sculptures by Domenico Guidi in Capocaccia Chapel worth seeing, especially ‘The Dream of Saint Joseph’. Don’t miss the decorative ceiling and other works of art which are all truly impressive.
Written August 8, 2022
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Paul O
County Monaghan, Ireland4,363 contributions
Aug 2021 • Business
This small but beautiful church is located just up the hill from Piazza Barberini and is worth a quick visit.
The churches most famous sight is “The Ecstasy of St. Teresa”. Unfortunately when I visited (end August 2021), this was under renovation so you I could not see it. However the rest of church is still very nice.
The churches most famous sight is “The Ecstasy of St. Teresa”. Unfortunately when I visited (end August 2021), this was under renovation so you I could not see it. However the rest of church is still very nice.
Written October 1, 2021
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Companion5746
Lakeland, FL3 contributions
You think you love baroque? You think you might hate baroque? There is simply only one way to test your tolerance/passion for this artistic display - visit St. Maria della Vittoria. After visiting numerous basillicas in Rome, Florence and Venice, I thought I'd seen it all. St. Maria is one sight you do not want to miss. It won't take but thirty minutes of your time and you will not be sorry. This is the most magnificant display of baroque art, and I thought I hated baroque. However, as a Bernini fan, I had to see his chapel. The frescos and sculptures are magnificant. You will be in awe, no matter what your opinion of baroque is. Admission is free, but go during the morning hours. This is still and active basillica, and we came just before mass. We were not unwelcome, but we didn't feel comfortable doing the "tourist" thing, so we left promptly.
Written July 14, 2004
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BradJill
Hong Kong, China159,182 contributions
Feb 2012 • Couples
In our view, Santa Maria dell Vittoria is the best Baroque church visit experience in Rome and one of our very favourite churches in the city. It is also one of our very top Baroque church visits in Europe, making this one a ‘must-see’ inclusion during trips to Rome, particularly for those interested in churches, the Baroque era or the works of the master, Gian Lorenzo Bernini.
There is so much to love about the interior of this church. The simple and uneventful outside appearance quickly gives way to an elaborate, ornate and highly decorative masterpiece of a nave, ceiling and alter area, as soon as you walk into Santa Maria dell Vittoria. This is one of the few places where the benefit of the lower ceiling is felt as you have the impression that you’ve literally walked into a piece of art.
The ceiling with the angelic figures hovering about leave a crick in my neck, from staring upward too long. Only the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican is able to match and top this upward visual feast, found in the nave of Santa Maria dell Vittoria.
Bernini’s Ecstasy of St. Teresa painting is one not to missed as well.
Overall, Santa Maria dell Vittoria, while quite small by Rome church standards, is a high impact church on the ‘wow’ factor experience. It can leave you with a dropped jaw if you understand and appreciate what you are seeing here. This is classic Baroque at its best, a true gift from Bernini to the city of Rome.
In addition to seeing this Baroque masterpiece of a church, you are right next to a nice Moses Fountain on Piazza San Bernardo. You are also not far from the unique but spooky Cappuchin Crypt and Palazzo Barberini to the west and the interesting Santa Maria degli Angeli and National Roman Museum – Massimo to the east just a couple of blocks. Further to the east, you can also visit the very good Santa Maria Maggiore and the hidden gem church, called Santa Prassede.
There is so much to love about the interior of this church. The simple and uneventful outside appearance quickly gives way to an elaborate, ornate and highly decorative masterpiece of a nave, ceiling and alter area, as soon as you walk into Santa Maria dell Vittoria. This is one of the few places where the benefit of the lower ceiling is felt as you have the impression that you’ve literally walked into a piece of art.
The ceiling with the angelic figures hovering about leave a crick in my neck, from staring upward too long. Only the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican is able to match and top this upward visual feast, found in the nave of Santa Maria dell Vittoria.
Bernini’s Ecstasy of St. Teresa painting is one not to missed as well.
Overall, Santa Maria dell Vittoria, while quite small by Rome church standards, is a high impact church on the ‘wow’ factor experience. It can leave you with a dropped jaw if you understand and appreciate what you are seeing here. This is classic Baroque at its best, a true gift from Bernini to the city of Rome.
In addition to seeing this Baroque masterpiece of a church, you are right next to a nice Moses Fountain on Piazza San Bernardo. You are also not far from the unique but spooky Cappuchin Crypt and Palazzo Barberini to the west and the interesting Santa Maria degli Angeli and National Roman Museum – Massimo to the east just a couple of blocks. Further to the east, you can also visit the very good Santa Maria Maggiore and the hidden gem church, called Santa Prassede.
Written March 27, 2012
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Dr Javed Rasheed
Kurnool, India2,685 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
Happened to go there on a Easter Sunday the 21st April 2019 at 11 am and the mass was going on.As soon as you enter this church it’s stunning and casts a magic spell over you... Santa Maria della Vittoria is a Catholic titular church dedicated to the Virgin Mary located in Rome, Italy. The church is known for the masterpiece of Gian Lorenzo Bernini in the Cornaro Chapel, the Ecstasy of Saint Teresa.
The paintings,statues are amazing and this is a real hidden gem. It’s not very crowded. Really spectacular and worth visiting when one is in Rome.
Dr.Javed Rasheed
The paintings,statues are amazing and this is a real hidden gem. It’s not very crowded. Really spectacular and worth visiting when one is in Rome.
Dr.Javed Rasheed
Written April 21, 2019
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s0ccerref
San Diego, CA118 contributions
Anybody visited Santa Maria del Popolo recently? (September-October 2023) Is it open? According to googlmaps it is temporarily closed. A real time update would be appreciated and helpful
Abby D
1 contribution
I was just turned away from the church and could not see The Ecstasy of St. Theresa. As a Catholic and one who has taught and studied this piece I am beyond upset about this. I'm only in Rome a couple of days and really wish to view this. Please help!!
BCfromVancouver
Vancouver, Canada96 contributions
My understanding from when I was there is that the hours are:
M-Sat 8:30-12, 3:30-5.
Outside those hours it is closed.
prcrazy
Miami190 contributions
Does anyone know mass times?
Craig M
Vancouver, Canada134 contributions
Opening / Closing the Church; Morning: 7.00 / 12.00; Afternoon: 15.30 / 19.00
Time for a visit to the Church: weekdays (08: 30-12: 00) and (15: 30-18: 00)
Sundays and holidays: the morning in the interval between the Holy Mass is celebrated.
Rebeccazhou
Hong Kong, China
When is the best time of the day to see the sculpture Ecstasy of Saint Teresa?
Horace C
29 contributions
I support the comments from bob2bkk. I would add as the others have also stated, earlier the better so crowds are less and you cab enjoy fully.
bbaileyfamily
Katy, TX50 contributions
You mentioned you were at Santa Maria della Vittoria just before closing time. I find conflicting info on the closing time of this church between websites and various travel books. Do you know what the closing times are these days? And, do you know if the church is open for visiting on Saturdays?
Nice review. Many thanks.
Brad
Susie M
West Yorkshire2,064 contributions
Does anyone know what time this church closes for the night?
Thank you
Diane K
Venice, FL4,010 contributions
Per their website (which was in Italian - so I may miss something in the translation) the church is open to either 6 or 7. They are closed at lunch time from 12 until 3:30.
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