Chiesa di Santa Maria Sopra Minerva, Gothic Splendor with Artistic Treasures

Piazza della Minerva, 42, 00186 Rome, Italy
Dominican Church of St. Thomas Aquinas
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Architecture

Introduction

Santa Maria sopra Minerva is a Catholic church located in Rome, built between 1280 and 1370. It is the only Gothic church in Rome and is situated near the Pantheon, an important historical site. The church's iconic marble sculpture, "Christ Bearing the Cross" by Michelangelo, was completed in 1521 and depicts the Savior carrying the cross, located on the left side of the main altar. This church is not only a place of worship, but also a precious cultural treasure.
Address
Piazza della Minerva, 42, 00186 Rome, Italy
Opening hours
Monday - Friday: 07:30-19:00 Saturday - Sunday: 07:30-12:30, 15:30-19:00
Transportation
Take bus 116 or 116T and get off at Pie' Di Marmo. Walk for about 3 minutes.
Phone +39 06 6992 0384

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