Santa Maria in Trastevere
9 expert reviews
“Many believe the Basilica di Santa Maria was the first church built in Rome.”
– Afar Magazine
Fodor's
"Originally built sometime before the 4th century, this is certainly one of Rome's oldest, and grandest, churches."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Trastevere's glittering heart is the beautiful Piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere, which features what is said to be the oldest church dedicated to the Virgin Mary in Rome."
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Time Out
"This stunning church, with its welcoming portico and façade with shimmering 13th-century mosaics, overlooks the traffic-free piazza of the same name."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"This is undoubtedly one of Trastevere's most charming squares, with its central fountain, rebuilt by Bernini, the church facade and its mosaic, and café terraces that overrun the pavement area."
Let's Go
"The three-hour happy hour at Oddfellows is a local secret, coaxing workers out of the office as early as 3 p.m. with its genteel libations."
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