Santa Cecilia in Trastevere

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Top 1% of attractions in Rome
8 / 10

4 expert reviews
Time Out Time Out
"The current 16th-century church of this magnificent religious complex was built above a fifth-century basilica, which in turn incorporated a titulus, or house where early Christians met." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"There was a sanctuary in a private house before this Medieval church was built. It was greatly modified from the 16th to 19th century." Full review
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Don't miss the superb Last Judgment by Pietro Cavallini, a Medieval Roman painting masterpiece.
Frommer's Frommer's
"Santa Cecilia contains the partial remains of a masterpiece of Roman medieval painting, the “Last Judgment,” by Pietro Cavallini...the church is built on the reputed site of Cecilia’s ancient palace." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
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"Stefano Maderno's mysterious sculpture depicts St Cecilia's miraculously preserved body unearthed in the Catacombs of San Callisto in 1599...church is fronted by a gentle fountain surrounded by roses " Full review