Santa Maria del Priorato, Baroque church in Ripa district, Rome, Italy
The Santa Maria del Priorato stands on Aventine Hill, featuring a neoclassical facade with four fluted pilasters and an oculus-topped portal.
Established in 901, the church underwent complete renovation in 1764 when Cardinal Giovanni Battista commissioned architect Giovanni Battista Piranesi.
The church interior contains numerous symbols from Egyptian, Etruscan, and Roman traditions, serving as a funeral chamber for Order of Malta leaders.
Entry requires advance email permission to the Knights of Malta, with visits limited to groups between 10 and 25 people.
Through the keyhole of the Priory gate at Piazza dei Cavalieri di Malta, visitors observe a perfectly aligned view of Saint Peter's Basilica.
Location: Rome
Inception: 10 century
Architects: Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Architectural style: baroque architecture
Website: http://ordinedimaltaitalia.org/gran-priorato-di-roma
GPS coordinates: 41.88306,12.47722
Latest update: March 4, 2025 09:36
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