Santa Maria della Vittoria
Santa Maria della Vittoria
4.5
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM, 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Monday
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Friday
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Mie Sveistrup
Copenhagen, Denmark10 contributions
Jun 2021 • Friends
We wanted to see the sculpture Ecstasy of Saint Teresa because of Dan Browns description of the sculpture in ‘Angels and Demons’. The sculpture is located in the church and the church was gonna open half past three but it didn’t. We waited for almost and hour and then we left…
Written 6 July 2021
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Terry M
Hamilton, Canada4,920 contributions
Mar 2023 • Friends
Just look for the crowd inside if you want a head's up on the location of the Ecstasy of St Teresa by a young Bernini. The interior of the church is rather opulent aside from this famous chapel. I never tired of the wonderful interiors of these churches.
Written 31 March 2023
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Stuart Wade
Blackpool, UK52 contributions
Aug 2019 • Couples
My sole purpose to visit Rome was to come to this chapel. The Ecstasy of St. Theresa was stunning and something I've always wanted to see in person. The chapel itself was adorned in the most beautiful frescoes, art and design. For a chapel this size it beats any of its larger contemporaries.
Written 3 January 2020
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Victoria L
Kansas City, MO328 contributions
Aug 2022
We wandered into this church while hunting for another…what a lucky discovery. Not only was in beautiful inside but the Bernini sculpture of the Ecstasy of St Theresa was towards the front. It was awe inspiring as was the altarpiece featuring a mass of clouds and rays with a piece of the original church at its center. Each chapel was a marvel of artistic expression. If you are lucky and speak Italian , the caretaker is happy to give explanation of relics and uncorrupted saints. Highly recommended. A friend once was asked where you see art in Rome and the answer was go to the churches…there was never a truer statement.
Written 22 August 2022
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ClaireAdamMoss
Ilfracombe, UK5,392 contributions
Feb 2023
We only had a couple of days to explore Rome and knew we would be limited to what we could see. Because this beautiful little church was so close to where we were staying and was en route to other things we had to see we luckily walked in as it was opening and how lucky we were to chose this place.
I am not overly religious & don't know anything about sculptures or art but it really is such an amazing place as soon as you walk in.
It has such a calming and welcoming feeling and just to sit for a while and take it all in is highly recommended. So glad we paid a visit and would suggest you do the same if you are passing.
I am not overly religious & don't know anything about sculptures or art but it really is such an amazing place as soon as you walk in.
It has such a calming and welcoming feeling and just to sit for a while and take it all in is highly recommended. So glad we paid a visit and would suggest you do the same if you are passing.
Written 16 February 2023
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Peter C
Island of Malta, Malta3,167 contributions
Jul 2022
Santa Maria della Vittoria is a Baroque Catholic Basilica dedicated to the Virgin Mary. It is known for the masterpiece of Gian Lorenzo Bernini in the Cornaro Chapel, the Ecstasy of Saint Teresa. This is definitely one of the most beautiful sculptures you will ever see. There are also a number of sculptures by Domenico Guidi in Capocaccia Chapel worth seeing, especially ‘The Dream of Saint Joseph’. Don’t miss the decorative ceiling and other works of art which are all truly impressive.
Written 8 August 2022
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Brad
Hong Kong, China1,78,420 contributions
Feb 2024 • Family
Santa Maria dell Vittoria is a Baroque gem of a church situated at Piazza San Bernardo. Opening hours are 6.30am to 12pm (morning) and 4pm to 7pm (evening). The church is quite small and can be comfortably visited in 10-15 minutes. What you will see is very impressive.
The church is the work of architect Carlo Maderno (1608-20). The exterior is typical of those constructed during the Baroque era. It is very similar to what you see at Santa Susanna Church also on Piazza San Bernardo. It is nice but does little to prepare one for the splendour seen within.
The interior is a small nave ornately decorated with a remarkable ceiling fresco 'The Virgin Mary Triumphing over Herey and the Fall of Rebel Angels' the work of Giovanni Demenico Cerrini (1675) as well Bernini's masterpiece sculpture 'Ecstasy of Saint Teresa' (1647-52). The main altar, marble inlaid walls, stucco angels and other fine artworks create a feast for the eyes. Grab a seat and just enjoy what you are looking at for a few minutes.
The church is the work of architect Carlo Maderno (1608-20). The exterior is typical of those constructed during the Baroque era. It is very similar to what you see at Santa Susanna Church also on Piazza San Bernardo. It is nice but does little to prepare one for the splendour seen within.
The interior is a small nave ornately decorated with a remarkable ceiling fresco 'The Virgin Mary Triumphing over Herey and the Fall of Rebel Angels' the work of Giovanni Demenico Cerrini (1675) as well Bernini's masterpiece sculpture 'Ecstasy of Saint Teresa' (1647-52). The main altar, marble inlaid walls, stucco angels and other fine artworks create a feast for the eyes. Grab a seat and just enjoy what you are looking at for a few minutes.
Written 24 April 2024
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Rui_F74
Santo Tirso, Portugal18,434 contributions
Jun 2023
It is a church built at the beginning of the century. XVII, in baroque style.
In 1833 it suffered a big fire that changed the interior a lot and nowadays it has a very beautiful decoration, the side walls with their small altars are magnificent and the altar is also very beautiful with a kind of luminous rays in gilded carving, at least which seemed to me, and in the center giving the idea of a cloud with angels, an altar that was unusual and at the same time very beautiful.
Continuing to visit the interior, I noticed the beautiful pipe organ, one of the most interesting in the city, and the loud choir above the main portico.
When I visited, painting work was taking place on the ceiling, there was a net protecting those below.
To enter this church you have to climb some steps, which makes it inaccessible to people in wheelchairs, without someone's help.
In 1833 it suffered a big fire that changed the interior a lot and nowadays it has a very beautiful decoration, the side walls with their small altars are magnificent and the altar is also very beautiful with a kind of luminous rays in gilded carving, at least which seemed to me, and in the center giving the idea of a cloud with angels, an altar that was unusual and at the same time very beautiful.
Continuing to visit the interior, I noticed the beautiful pipe organ, one of the most interesting in the city, and the loud choir above the main portico.
When I visited, painting work was taking place on the ceiling, there was a net protecting those below.
To enter this church you have to climb some steps, which makes it inaccessible to people in wheelchairs, without someone's help.
Written 3 August 2023
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Elisa
368 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
The church is outside the circuit of the most visited churches in Rome but I Recommendation to go to admire the Ecstasy of Santa Teresa, a sculptural work made by Gianlorenzo Bernini in the mid-1600s.
The sculpture, in marble and gilded bronze, represents the moment when Saint Teresa is caught in the mystical ecstasy, proof of the existence of God.
The work is considered a masterpiece of Baroque art.
It will leave you speechless.
The sculpture, in marble and gilded bronze, represents the moment when Saint Teresa is caught in the mystical ecstasy, proof of the existence of God.
The work is considered a masterpiece of Baroque art.
It will leave you speechless.
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Written 3 October 2024
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Paul O
County Monaghan, Ireland6,094 contributions
Aug 2021 • Business
This small but beautiful church is located just up the hill from Piazza Barberini and is worth a quick visit.
The churches most famous sight is “The Ecstasy of St. Teresa”. Unfortunately when I visited (end August 2021), this was under renovation so you I could not see it. However the rest of church is still very nice.
The churches most famous sight is “The Ecstasy of St. Teresa”. Unfortunately when I visited (end August 2021), this was under renovation so you I could not see it. However the rest of church is still very nice.
Written 1 October 2021
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Anybody visited Santa Maria del Popolo recently? (September-October 2023) Is it open? According to googlmaps it is temporarily closed. A real time update would be appreciated and helpful
Written 7 October 2023
I was just turned away from the church and could not see The Ecstasy of St. Theresa. As a Catholic and one who has taught and studied this piece I am beyond upset about this. I'm only in Rome a couple of days and really wish to view this. Please help!!
Written 26 April 2019
My understanding from when I was there is that the hours are:
M-Sat 8:30-12, 3:30-5.
Outside those hours it is closed.
Written 30 April 2019
The information I have is that Mass is celebrated on weekdays at 7 a.m., 8 a.m., 6:30 p.m. On Sundays, the times are 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. 6:30 p.m. I don't know if Saturday is considered a "weekday" (probably not)
Written 22 July 2016
Rebeccazhou
Hong Kong, China
When is the best time of the day to see the sculpture Ecstasy of Saint Teresa?
Written 16 December 2015
I support the comments from bob2bkk. I would add as the others have also stated, earlier the better so crowds are less and you cab enjoy fully.
Written 19 December 2015
You mentioned you were at Santa Maria della Vittoria just before closing time. I find conflicting info on the closing time of this church between websites and various travel books. Do you know what the closing times are these days? And, do you know if the church is open for visiting on Saturdays?
Nice review. Many thanks.
Brad
Written 28 March 2015
Does anyone know what time this church closes for the night?
Thank you
Written 17 February 2015
Per their website (which was in Italian - so I may miss something in the translation) the church is open to either 6 or 7. They are closed at lunch time from 12 until 3:30.
Written 18 February 2015
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