Most beautiful churches in Rome
SAN PAETRO: It represents the center of Christianity: it is an imposing basilica, which overlooks the square surrounded by the beautiful elliptical colonnade by Bernini.SAN LUIGI DEI FRANCESI: The Church of San Luigi dei Francesi is the center of worship of the French community in Rome.
Inside the church it is possible to admire 3 works by Caravaggio almost for free (prepare a nice bag of coins to turn on the lights and thus fully enjoy Caravaggio) .SANTA PRASSEDE: An example of a Byzantine church in Rome: get ready to taste the wonderful mosaics Byzantine with golden background.
This church, not being well known by tourists, has the advantage of being very quiet and silent.SANTA MARIA SOPRA MINERVA: A rare example of a Gothic church set in a totally baroque city. In the church rest Santa Caterina da Siena and Beato Angelico. Noteworthy are the side chapels which house works by great artists. SANTA MARIA IN ARA COELI: Located near the Campidoglio, this church hosted noble Roman families in its private chapels. A curiosity are the tombstones placed on the ground and half-erased by the incessant passing of visitors. The floor vaguely recalls the Abbey of Westminster in London.SANTA SABINA: Perhaps it represents the highest example of a Romanesque church in the capital.
Located near the Orange Garden, this church is perfectly isolated and silent. Noteworthy is certainly the entrance portal, dating from the 5th century. SANTA MARIA DELLA PACE: The church is located in one of the most crowded districts of tourists. It has a very original curved facade compared to traditional churches.An important element is certainly the Cloister of Bramante, where very interesting exhibitions are held.PANTHEON: In Roman times it was the temple of the Roman pagan divinities, then converted in the 7th century to a basilica Christian. It has the particularity of being inscribed in a perfect sphere, in fact the diameter and height correspond (43.44 m).
Another curiosity is the famous hole on the top, from which a legend has it that all the pagan divinities came out; others argue that on rainy days, no drops pass through this hole.SAN CLEMENTE: A church built on 3 other layers, all of which can be visited. Going down the first stairs, you meet the layer composed of an early Christian basilica, continuing to descend in history we find some Roman dwellings and a mithraeum, famous for the first sentence in vulgar Latin: After visiting San Clemente, it is also mandatory to visit the wonderful cloister in the nearby church of SS. Four Crowned. Usually the cloister is closed, and you must very politely ask the nuns inside to open you.DIVES IN MERCY: The church was designed by the famous architect Richard Meier, and features several white sails. The curiosity of this modern church is in the cement used for its construction: in fact it is “self-cleaning” through sunlight.
The most beautiful churches in Campania:
Church of SS. Annunziata di Vico Equense: Perhaps it will not surprise you to know that the most beautiful church to get married in is that of the Santissima Annunziata di Vico Equense. This church is considered not only the most beautiful in Campania, but also in all of Italy. It is a church of indescribable beauty, in Gothic art, with a breathtaking landscape. In fact, it is possible to admire all the splendor of the Sorrento coast and the Gulf of Naples. Church of Santa Maria del Soccorso, Ischia: A wonderful church with a facade adorned with 18th century majolica depicting the Passion and some saints. An extraordinary place to promise eternal love. The Church dedicated to Our Lady of the Snow is reflected in the sea, offering breathtaking scenery. Church of the Madonna delle Grazie, Procida: This church from Campania is also one of the 10 most beautiful churches in Italy. The Church is perched on one of the highest points of the small island of Procida. Cathedral of Sant’Andrea, Cathedral of Amalfi
The facade of this church is truly impressive, with its 62 steps, a fantastic place for your photos. The Cathedral of Amalfi is one of the most beautiful Campania examples of a fusion of Romanesque and Baroque styles. Monastery of Santa Chiara, Naples: Perhaps the most beautiful example of Neapolitan Gothic, the Monastery of Santa Chiara is located in the heart of the historic center of Naples. The church is beautiful, but the tiled cloister is also very fascinating. The long nave of the church, about 100 meters, is known to cause anxiety even to the most determined of brides.Sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin of the Rosary of Pompeii:
The Sanctuary, famous for being a destination for pilgrims from all over the world, is also often chosen for wedding celebrations. A suggestive and highly spiritual place in which to get married.Basilica dell’Incoronata Madre del Buon Consiglio, Capodimonte: One of the most recent churches in Napli, in fact, dates back only to the twentieth century, the Basilica dominates not only the Capodimonte hill, but also the its slopes, that is to say the whole city. A few steps away are the Catacombs of San Gennaro. Church of Santa Sofia, Benevento
One of the most important examples of Lombard art. The church internally leaves you speechless: a suggestive intersection of vaults and arches that support the dome make the scenery truly fantastic.Basilica di San Francesco di Paola, Naples: Spending in the most famous place in Naples a dream of many newlyweds that can be realized in the Basilica of San Francesco di Paola. The beauty of the church, the glimpse offered by the square and the proximity to the sea make the Basilica in Piazza Plebiscito one of the most beautiful churches in all of Campania in which to celebrate weddings.
The Certosa di San Lorenzo, at the foot of the hill where the village of Padula stands, in the province of Salerno, is one of the largest monastic complexes in the world. Getting married in this magical setting will make your wedding unforgettable.
The most beautiful churches in Tuscany:
The Cathedral of Siena: the main place of Catholic worship in the Tuscan town, it enters by right into the ranking of the most beautiful churches in Italy. Dedicated to Santa Maria Assunta, the Latin cross cathedral has three naves and a twelve-sided dome. Built in 1220, it has a Romanesque-Gothic style. Of great artistic and cultural value, its internal structure is dominated by the two-tone black-white, referring to the colors of the coat of arms of Siena. The floor, divided into 56 squares, is a unique work of Italian art, for the richness, creativity, vastness and importance of the names who have collaborated on it. The facade is decorated with white marble. The lower part is accompanied by a cycle of statues by Giovanni Pisano. The upper part was instead designed by Camaino di Crescentino. The splendid high altar is in marble and bronze. The Cathedral of Siena represents in its intrinsic beauty a unicum for Italian sacred art, it is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful churches in Tuscany. The Cathedral of Pisa: in the center of Piazza dei Miracoli, in Pisa, is a Romanesque masterpiece. The construction of the cathedral, begun in 1064, was financed with the loot recovered following the victories over the Saracens and the sack of Palermo. The facade is made of white and gray marble, with colored inserts. The lower part of the building is characterized by blind arches that incorporate the lunettes of the three bronze portals on the facade. On the façade there are single, double and triple lancet windows.The cathedral of Pisa has a Latin cross shape and has five naves. The central nave, covered by a wooden coffered ceiling, has two rows of granite columns with Corinthian capitals. The women’s galleries develop on the side aisles, with cross vaults. The elliptical dome is decorated with the depiction of the Virgin in glory and saints.The Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
The Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, known as the Duomo of Florence, is one of the most beautiful churches in Tuscany. It stands on the foundations of the ancient cathedral of Florence, the church of Santa Reparata. Construction of the cathedral began in 1296. The dedication to Santa Maria del Fiore took place during construction, in 1412. The building consists of three naves. Santa Maria del Fiore, known for the splendid dome by Brunelleschi, attracts for its size and for the material it is made of, the white marble of Carrara, green of Prato, red of Maremma and the terracotta of the tiles. Inside the dome it is possible to admire the splendid frescoes by Giorgio Vasari, who designed an extraordinary Last Judgment, which, on his death, was finished by Federico Zuccari. The Basilica of Santa Croce :The basilica of Santa Croce is one of the largest Franciscan churches in Italy and one of the symbols of Florence. The original structure dates back to 1212 when St. Francis of Assisi visited Florence and then settled in the city with a group of followers. Construction of the current building began in 1294/1295. The facade of the building, considered one of the most beautiful churches in Tuscany, is covered with polychrome marble. Inside the basilica, behind the main altar, is the splendid work of Agnolo Gaddi, a cycle of frescoes dedicated to the Legend of the True Cross, the one that speaks of the wood of the Garden of Eden which later became the cross on which it was crucifix Jesus.The Abbey of Sant’AntimoThe Abbey of Sant’Antimo is a Benedictine monastic complex, located at Castelnuovo dell’Abate, within the municipality of Montalcino, in the province of Siena. The building is divided into three naves and ends with a semicircular apse with ambulatory. The main nave of the church is covered by a wooden truss vault. The current church, considered one of the most beautiful churches in Tuscany, was built in the early twelfth century, but the origins of the abbey are actually much older. Legend traces the foundation of Sant’Antimo back to the 9th century, at the time of the Holy Roman Empire, led by Emperor Charlemagne, believed to be the founder of the Carolingian Chapel, corresponding to the current sacristy.