Santa Maria Regina Pacis

Santa Maria Regina Pacis is a church in the Gianicolense district of Rome featuring a large central dome and stone columns across its facade. The building displays a mosaic of the Virgin and Child that forms a focal point of its exterior design.

Construction began in 1925 and paused before resuming in 1931, with completion reached in 1941. The church was consecrated in 1942.

The church served as shelter for people in need during the Second World War, revealing a role that extended beyond religious worship. Visitors can sense this history in the spaces that once offered refuge.

The church sits on Via Maurizio Quadrio in the Gianicolense neighborhood and is accessible to visitors throughout the week. Regular services take place, so visitors should plan their visit around these scheduled times.

Artist Silvio Novaro created the intricate mosaic of the Virgin and Child adorning the facade between 1949 and 1954. This artwork was added years after the building itself was completed, making it a later artistic enhancement to the structure.

Location: Rome

Inception: April 11, 1942

GPS coordinates: 41.88134,12.46100

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:46