Santa Maria sopra Minerva
Santa Maria sopra Minerva, Catholic church in Rome
Santa Maria sopra Minerva is an important Catholic church built in the 13th century located in central Rome.
It is one of the few examples of original Gothic architecture in Rome that has survived, dating back to 1370.
The church houses an impressive collection of artwork and sculptures, including a statue by Michelangelo, and it also serves as the burial place for several important individuals.
As a tourist attraction as well as a site of worship, the church is open daily for visitors.
What distinguishes Santa Maria sopra Minerva is its unusual name, which translates to 'Saint Mary above Minerva'–a nod to the ruins of a pagan temple to the goddess Minerva that once stood on the same location.
Location: Rome
Inception: 1370
Architect: Carlo Maderno
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
Length: 101 m
Width: 41 m
Website: santamariasopraminerva.it
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