Santa Maria di Loreto

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Santa Maria di Loreto, Renaissance church near Trajan's Forum, Rome, Italy

Santa Maria di Loreto features a square base structure transitioning into an octagonal drum, topped by a ribbed dome with rounded openings.

Construction of the church began in 1507 under architect Antonio da Sangallo the Younger, commissioned by the Congregation of Bakers of Rome.

The interior houses five altars, including a 16th-century venerated icon of Our Lady of Loreto framed by marble clouds and rays.

The church stands adjacent to Trajan's Column and opens daily for visitors to explore its Renaissance architecture and religious artworks.

The church's lantern, added in 1573 by Jacopo del Duca, introduces Mannerist elements and earned the nickname 'Cricket Cage' among locals.

Location: Rome

Inception: 1507

Architects: Antonio da Sangallo the Younger

Architectural style: Renaissance architecture

Address: 26 26 piazza della Madonna di Loreto, 26 - Roma 00187 Roma 00187 Roma

Phone: +39066793564

GPS coordinates: 41.89600,12.48333

Latest update: May 13, 2025 07:21

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