Chiesa di Sant'Agnese in Agone

Chiesa di Sant'Agnese in Agone

Chiesa di Sant'Agnese in Agone
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  • Hendrik_NL
    Vlaardingen, The Netherlands7,913 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A church in the right setting, Piazza Navona
    This 17th century Church has the privilege to be situated at the beautiful Piazza Navona and opposite the Fountain of the Four Rivers, a masterpiece by Bernini. Furthermore, the Church and the Fountain are kind of connected, because Bernini made the figure closest to the Church put up a protective arm, because this Church could fall in at any moment. However, the Sant'Agnese in Agone Church still stands, an example of a durable building; the prediction of Bernini never came true. The Church is named after the martyr Sant'Agnese and her coffin with a statue of her sister, also a martyr, can be viewed in a chapel inside the Church.
    Visited March 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 14 March 2024
  • tosl
    Jersey City, New Jersey958 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Hidden gem on a rainy day
    We came in to escape the rain and what a surprise. Like so many other churches in Rome, a baroque masterpiece. More crowded than usual due to the weather, we spent about 30 minutes just exploring. Remember, marble is slippery when wet.
    Visited March 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 8 April 2024
  • Brad
    Hong Kong, China1,75,204 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nice Baroque church to visit at Piazza Navona
    This is charming Baorque church located at Piazza Navona in the city centre of Rome. It was designed and built between 1652-59 by Girolamo and Carlo Rainaldi as well as Francesco Borromini. Opening hours 9am to 1pm (morning) and 3pm to 7pm (evening) Tuesdays to Sunday, closed on Mondays. You will see an impressive facade as well as a small octagonal shaped nave surrounded by nice altar and artworks. The cupola features a detailed fresco a bit difficult to see when light is dim in the church but nice to view from one of the seats in the church. The main altar featuring a dramatic marble relief 'The Holy Family' by Domenico Guidi (1676) is particularly impressive. Give the church 10-15 minutes to enjoy while sightseeing around Piazza Navona.
    Visited March 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 25 April 2024
  • Anuradha
    New Delhi, India1,258 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wonderful
    Church of Sant'Agnese is a grand structure. Id is a 17th-century Baroque church in Rome. It faces onto the Piazza Navona, one of the main urban spaces in the historic centre of the city and the site where the Early Christian Saint Agnes was martyred in the ancient Stadium of Domitian. Beautifully decorated with Corinthian columns.
    Visited May 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 12 June 2024
  • Bluexandee
    United Kingdom345 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing 17th Century Baroque church facing Piazza Navona.
    A beautiful amazing 17th Century Baroque church which is so beautiful inside. Just on the edge of the Piazza Navona, it is the site where the Early Christian Saint Agnes was martyred in the ancient Stadium of Domitian. Saint Agnes is patron saint of those seeking chastity and purity. Despite being a pilgrimage destination it is not crowded and is open 09:00-13:00 & again in the afternoon from 15:00-19:00/20:00.
    Visited June 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 30 June 2024
  • apf9930
    Spring Hill, Florida276 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Chiesa di Sant'Agnese in Agone
    It's the year of preparation For 2025 Jubilee so most of Piazza Navona was boarded up for repairs but we slipped into Sant'Agnese and it did not disappoint. Beautiful 17th-century baroque church still hosts services and classical concerts. Bernini's Fountain of the Four Rivers is situated in front of the church again - covered for repairs.
    Visited September 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 29 September 2024
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Jydeoo
Lagos, Nigeria2,311 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2021 • Solo
I had been to this Church some years past, but this new visit was a new experience. This time, I was fortunate to get a leaflet that provided some guidance on the Church and while other tourists pondered around, I was able to educate myself on specifics. I recommend visiting the left side chapel with the relic of St Agnes, and spending some time appreciating the central dome.
Written 1 November 2022
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Hendrik_NL
Vlaardingen, The Netherlands7,913 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Couples
This 17th century Church has the privilege to be situated at the beautiful Piazza Navona and opposite the Fountain of the Four Rivers, a masterpiece by Bernini. Furthermore, the Church and the Fountain are kind of connected, because Bernini made the figure closest to the Church put up a protective arm, because this Church could fall in at any moment. However, the Sant'Agnese in Agone Church still stands, an example of a durable building; the prediction of Bernini never came true. The Church is named after the martyr Sant'Agnese and her coffin with a statue of her sister, also a martyr, can be viewed in a chapel inside the Church.
Written 14 March 2024
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Big_Jeff_Leo
St Helens, UK22,639 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023
The fabulously Baroque Church of Sant’Agnese in Agone stands at Piazza Navona, a bustling and beautiful pocket in Rome’s historic city center. Initiated in 1652 as a personal chapel for the family of Pope Innocent X, who lived in the Pamphili palazzo next door, the church is known for its frescoed ceilings, sculptures and altars, and impressive marble work. Visiting this wonderful church goes hand in hand with visiting the Piazza. The layout of the interior is based on a Greek cross plan. The seven altarpieces all take the form of bas-reliefs or statues rather than paintings. The high altar sports a bas-relief of The Holy Family with St John the Baptist and his Parents and is very impressive in its own right. Add this Church to your top ten list and you will not be disappointed!
Written 14 March 2023
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Brad
Hong Kong, China1,75,204 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Family
This is charming Baorque church located at Piazza Navona in the city centre of Rome. It was designed and built between 1652-59 by Girolamo and Carlo Rainaldi as well as Francesco Borromini. Opening hours 9am to 1pm (morning) and 3pm to 7pm (evening) Tuesdays to Sunday, closed on Mondays.

You will see an impressive facade as well as a small octagonal shaped nave surrounded by nice altar and artworks. The cupola features a detailed fresco a bit difficult to see when light is dim in the church but nice to view from one of the seats in the church. The main altar featuring a dramatic marble relief 'The Holy Family' by Domenico Guidi (1676) is particularly impressive. Give the church 10-15 minutes to enjoy while sightseeing around Piazza Navona.
Written 25 April 2024
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SteveS1970
Coventry, UK8,903 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022 • Couples
This was the first church we went into whilst in Rome, there are a lot of them, and what a starting point. Fantastic ceiling and beautiful statues. My young cousin is getting confirmed on a few months and her chosen name is St Cecilia, who I had never heard of, but she plays a big part in interior of this church.
Written 17 October 2022
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Bluexandee
United Kingdom345 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2024 • Family
A beautiful amazing 17th Century Baroque church which is so beautiful inside. Just on the edge of the Piazza Navona, it is the site where the Early Christian Saint Agnes was martyred in the ancient Stadium of Domitian. Saint Agnes is patron saint of those seeking chastity and purity. Despite being a pilgrimage destination it is not crowded and is open 09:00-13:00 & again in the afternoon from 15:00-19:00/20:00.
Written 1 July 2024
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tosl
Jersey City, NJ958 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Family
We came in to escape the rain and what a surprise. Like so many other churches in Rome, a baroque masterpiece. More crowded than usual due to the weather, we spent about 30 minutes just exploring. Remember, marble is slippery when wet.
Written 8 April 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Anuradha
New Delhi, India1,258 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 • Family
Church of Sant'Agnese is a grand structure. Id is a 17th-century Baroque church in Rome. It faces onto the Piazza Navona, one of the main urban spaces in the historic centre of the city and the site where the Early Christian Saint Agnes was martyred in the ancient Stadium of Domitian.
Beautifully decorated with Corinthian columns.
Written 12 June 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

apf9930
Spring Hill, FL276 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2024 • Couples
It's the year of preparation For 2025 Jubilee so most of Piazza Navona was boarded up for repairs but we slipped into Sant'Agnese and it did not disappoint. Beautiful 17th-century baroque church still hosts services and classical concerts. Bernini's Fountain of the Four Rivers is situated in front of the church again - covered for repairs.
Written 29 September 2024
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Sarah C
Atlanta, GA525 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2021
This church is in Piazza Navona and is free to enter. Sign says no pictures but people were taking them all over the place. It is beautiful! Again with the Piazza not as crowded as the other sites this church was nice to walk around and not be crowded. The paintings and decor are a must see.
Written 13 October 2021
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