Santa Maria in Vallicella

Santa Maria in Vallicella is a baroque church with a single main nave, transepts, and numerous side chapels arranged around a marble-adorned high altar. The interior features elaborate baroque decorations and ceiling paintings throughout.

Construction began in 1575 after Pope Gregory XIII granted the site to the religious congregation founded by Saint Philip Neri. The facade was completed decades later in 1606.

The church houses works by Pietro da Cortona and Rubens created specifically for this space. These artworks shaped its role as a center of religious devotion and artistic patronage in the city.

The church is open daily for visitors and accessible through its main entrance on Corso Vittorio Emanuele II. It is easily reached on foot and located near public transportation routes.

The facade displays heraldic symbols of the Cesi family throughout its design, reflecting their role in funding the construction. These family marks serve as a visible sign of their artistic patronage.

Location: Rome

Inception: 1575

Architectural style: baroque architecture

Opening Hours: Monday-Saturday 07:30-12:00, 17:00-19:45; Sunday 08:00-12:00, 17:00-20:00

Phone: +39066875289

Email: vallicella@tiscali.it

Website: http://vallicella.org

GPS coordinates: 41.89823,12.46913

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:06