Santa Maria sopra Minerva, Gothic church in Pigna district, Rome, Italy.
Santa Maria sopra Minerva stands as a rare example of Gothic architecture in Rome, measuring 101 meters in length and featuring three naves with stone pillars supporting ribbed vaults.
The church was built starting around 1370 by the Dominican order over the ruins of an ancient Roman temple dedicated to Minerva, with architect Carlo Maderno contributing to its development.
The basilica houses the tomb of Saint Catherine of Siena and contains masterpieces by artists like Filippino Lippi, Melozzo da Forlì, and a statue by Michelangelo called Christ the Redeemer.
The church opens Monday to Friday from 6:55 to 19:00, Saturday from 10:00 to 12:30 and 15:30 to 19:00, and Sunday from 8:10 to 12:30 and 15:30 to 19:00.
An elephant obelisk designed by Bernini stands in front of the church, making it the only church in Rome with such an unusual monument in its piazza.
Location: Rome
Inception: 1370
Architects: Carlo Maderno
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
Length: 101 m
Width: 41 m
Address: Piazza della Minerva, 42, 00186 Roma RM, Italy 00186 Roma
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 06:55-19:00; Saturday 10:00-12:30, 15:30-19:00; Sunday 08:10-12:30, 15:30-19:00
Phone: +393337468785
Website: https://santamariasopraminerva.it
GPS coordinates: 41.89806,12.47833
Latest update: October 28, 2025 21:26
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