Basilica of Saint Mary of Minerva
Piazza della Minerva, Rome
Lavish Gothic church known for its medieval tombs, Michelangelo sculpture & elephant obelisk.
- ♿ Wheelchair accessible
Why it's in the ranking
We blend the rating (4.7) with the volume of 3,587 reviews to compute a confidence score of 4.65 (out of 5).
Opening hours
● Closed now- Monday: 08:00 AM – 08:00 PM
- Tuesday: 08:00 AM – 08:00 PM
- Wednesday: 08:00 AM – 08:00 PM
- Thursday: 08:00 AM – 08:00 PM
- Friday: 08:00 AM – 08:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:30 AM – 01:00 PM, 02:00 PM – 07:30 PM
- Sunday: 10:30 AM – 01:00 PM, 02:00 PM – 07:30 PM
Approximate location
Address: Piazza della Minerva, 42, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
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Reviews from Google- ★★★★★★★★★★Lilian C Mosca· 2 months ago
St. Mary of Minerva is one of the most beautiful churches in Rome. I visited it to see the tomb of St. Catherine of Siena, which was very moving. The church also contains a beautiful chapel decorated with artwork by Lippi. Rich in histor…
- ★★★★★★★★★★Elliot A· a month ago
One of the most peaceful moments I experienced in Rome. The church itself is stunning, but sitting quietly near the candles while sunlight filtered through the space created a completely different feeling than the busy streets outside.…
- ★★★★★★★★★★Analisa Harvey· 3 months ago
Built of the temple of Athena, this beautiful church, (currently under construction, April 2026) is free and open to the public. You'll have to step inside to see the glorious stained glass windows shining on the floors casting a light o…
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