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Basilica Parrocchiale Santa Maria del Popolo
Place
4.7 (2428 reviews)
Piazza del Popolo, 12, 00187 Roma RM, Italy
+39 339 794 2350
Highlights from Reviews
• Artwork treasures
The basilica is a treasure trove of Renaissance and Baroque art, housing masterpieces by Caravaggio, Raphael, Bernini, Pinturicchio, and Bramante.
• Caravaggio paintings
Highlight is the 2 Caravaggios, 'The Crucifixion of St. Peter' and 'The Conversion of Saul,' in the Cerasi Chapel.
• Bernini sculptures
Bernini completed the Chigi chapel's decoration, creating two expressive marble statues: 'The Prophet Daniel with the Lion' and 'Habakkuk and the Angel.'
• Free admission
Admission is free, and you won't regret it. Such a beautiful masterpiece, must visit, the entrance is free.
• Raphael's Chigi Chapel
The Chigi chapel, designed by Raphael, with its magnificent dome mosaics and later completed by Bernini, is a key highlight.
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