Santa Maria Scala Coeli, Catholic church in Quartiere Ardeatino, Rome, Italy
Santa Maria Scala Coeli stands with an octagonal layout on the grounds of Tre Fontane Abbey, connected by stone steps leading to its entrance.
Cardinal Alessandro Farnese commissioned architect Vignola to remodel the previous structure in 1582, while Cardinal Pietro Aldobrandini later supported its reconstruction.
The church holds significance due to St Bernard's mass vision depicting souls ascending to heaven through a ladder, giving the church its name.
The church is accessible via Via delle Tre Fontane and remains part of the active Trappist monastery complex in Rome.
The presbytery features a mosaic by Francesco Zucca, with builders' markings still visible on the stone steps.
Location: Rome
Inception: 1582
Address: via delle Acque Salvie - Roma
GPS coordinates: 41.83421,12.48304
Latest update: March 11, 2025 14:51
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