Things to do in Rome, Lazio: The Best Sacred & Religious Sites

March 5, 2022 Almeta Stockton

Rome wasn't built in a day--and you'll need much more than a day to take in this timeless city. The city is a real-life collage of piazzas, open-air markets, and astonishing historic sites. Toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain, contemplate the Colosseum and the Pantheon, and sample a perfect espresso or gelato before spending an afternoon shopping at the Campo de’Fiori or Via Veneto. Enjoy some of the most memorable meals of your life here, too, from fresh pasta to succulent fried artichokes or a tender oxtail stew.
Restaurants in Rome

1. Cappella Paolina nel Palazzo del Quirinale

Piazza del Quirinale, 00187 Rome Italy http://palazzo.quirinale.it/luoghi/pdf/it/paolina.pdf
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

Cappella Paolina nel Palazzo del Quirinale

2. San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane

Via Del Quirinale, 21-22, Rome Italy +39 06 488 3261 http://www.sancarlino.eu/index1.asp
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4.5 based on 294 reviews

San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane

Reviewed By Noraatc - Sudbury, United States

I tried to see the interior of the Chiesa San Carlo al Quattro Fontane at least three times during my twelve days in Rome. Finally, the allusive church was opened before noon and I had a chance to admire simplicity and perfect geometric perspective of the Borromini’s white oval interior. No elaborate decorations, no gilded statues... just the flawless harmony and immaculate precision of Borromini’s design. How elegant it is... The facade neighboring the famous Quattro Fontane is absolutely stunning, but it needs to be cleaned...

3. Chiesa di Santa Maria in Via

Via del Mortaro 24, 00187 Rome Italy +39 06 697 6741 [email protected] http://www.madonnadelpozzo.it/index.html
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4.5 based on 116 reviews

Chiesa di Santa Maria in Via

Reviewed By 301ericw - Knoxville, United States

Do yourself a favor and find this church. Absolutely incredible inside. Has a miracle well where they will still let you drink the healing water. Wonderful story and his behind this church

4. Santuario della Madonna dell'Archetto

Via San Marcello 41, 00100 Rome Italy http://www.romaspqr.it/ROMA/CHIESE/Chiese_Sette-ottocentesche/Madonna_dellarchetto.htm
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Santuario della Madonna dell'Archetto

5. San Marcello al Corso

Piazza di San Marcello 5 Via Del Corso, 00187 Rome Italy +39 06 679 3910 [email protected] http://www.sanmarcelloalcorso.eu/
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4.5 based on 196 reviews

San Marcello al Corso

Reviewed By Peter2Sudbury - Sudbury, Canada

I have visited the Chiesa di San Marcello al Corso many times during my visits to Rome. It is a beautiful church with several chapels devoted to many saints and it is surprising peaceful despite it's popularity gained in part with the church's proximity to the Piazza Venezia and located on the main street of the Via Corso. It was kind of chilly the day I stopped in but you could actually feel the heat from the hundreds of votive candles lit by parishioners and pilgrims. When I visited in the past I noticed the church hosts free concerts Sunday evenings, at least in September when I usually visit Rome. I was not able to visit in the past but this time I did attend the concert one Sunday night and Giulia Fontana (soprano) and Fabio Ignazio (baritone) sang a wonderful assortment of sacred arias and songs for about an hour or so. It was a special night. The event requires no ticket, first come first serve and the church was full but a voluntary offering is asked for or you can buy the CD. If you are on a pilgrimage to Rome, a visit to San Marcello al Corso is a must and attend the concert if the opportunity presents itself.

6. Chiesa del Santissimo Nome di Maria al Foro Traiano

Foro Traiano 89, Rome Italy +39 06 679 8013
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Chiesa del Santissimo Nome di Maria al Foro Traiano

Reviewed By 750dimitrisl - Sydney, Australia

Ss. Nome di Maria is a lovely church. The architecture is really interesting inside as well as outside. There are some lovely things to see inside the church. We passed this church several times while walking around the streets, and in the immediate vicinity you can see several Forums of Roman emperors, and one of the most important sites, the Monument to Vittorio Emanuele II. This is a really great area and is not to be missed.

7. Chiesa dei Santi Claudio e Andrea dei Borgognoni

Via del Pozzetto 160 Piazza San Claudio, 00187 Rome Italy
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Chiesa dei Santi Claudio e Andrea dei Borgognoni

8. Oratorio del Santissimo Sacramento al Tritone

Piazza Poli 11, 00187 Rome Italy +39 06 679 7541
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Oratorio del Santissimo Sacramento al Tritone

Reviewed By Noraatc - Sudbury, United States

I was trying to find magnificent masterpiece of Borromini, Chiesa San Carlo al Quattro Fontane, and stumbled upon beautiful Oratorio del Santissimo Sacramento al Tritone along the way attracted by its harmonious facade with two graceful angels above the portal. The Oratorio was opened and I had a chance to see its picturesque 19th century interior adorned with frescoes by Luigi Martinori and its altar partially designed by Luigi Valadier. The ceiling is especially attractive with its deceptive painted dome effect.

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