Mater Ecclesiae Monastery, Rome

Name: Mater Ecclesiae Monastery
Address: Rome, Italy

#372 among attractions in Rome

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The Mater Ecclesiae Monastery is a monastery located inside Vatican City. It was founded around 1990 by Pope John Paul II as a monastery for cloistered nuns. In 2013, it became the residence of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI after his resignation. ()

Local name: Monastero Mater Ecclesiae Established: 1990 (34 years ago)Coordinates: 41°54'14"N, 12°27'3"E

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Stato della Città del VaticanoRome Italy

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Mater Ecclesiae Monastery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica, Apostolic Palace, Sistine Chapel.

~1080 ftE
Museum, Art museum, Sacred and religious sites
Vatican Museums, Rome
6 min walk • The Vatican Museums, nestled within the heart of Vatican City in Rome, Italy, are a treasure trove of art and history, revered as one of the most significant cultural institutions in the world. Founded by Pope Julius II in the early 16th century, the museums are a...
~340 ftE
World’s largest basilica of Christianity
St. Peter's Basilica, Rome
2 min walk • St. Peter's Basilica stands as an iconic emblem of the Vatican City and a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture in Rome, Italy. This colossal church, the largest in the world, is a central place of pilgrimage for Catholics and an exemplar of artistic...
~1260 ftE
Pope's official residence in Vatican
Apostolic Palace, Rome
7 min walk • The Apostolic Palace, also known as the Papal Palace, Vatican Palace, or Palace of the Vatican, is an iconic structure located within Vatican City, Rome. It is the official residence of the Pope, the head of the Catholic Church, and a site of great historical...
~1000 ftE
Michelangelo's iconic painted ceiling
Sistine Chapel, Rome
5 min walk • The Sistine Chapel, nestled within the Vatican City in Rome, stands as a monumental testament to Renaissance art and religious reverence. This sacred site, consecrated in 1483, is renowned for its exquisite frescoes that adorn the interior, most notably the ceiling...
~960 ftSE
Baroque architecture, Cemetery, History museum
Vatican Necropolis, Rome
5 min walk • Beneath the gilded opulence of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City lies the Vatican Necropolis, a historical treasure trove shrouded in the sacred and the mysterious. This ancient cemetery, resting in the heart of Rome, Italy, is a subterranean labyrinth where...
~1120 ftSE
Church, Vernacular architecture
Cappella Paolina, Rome
6 min walk • Nestled within the heart of Rome, the Cappella Paolina, or Pauline Chapel, stands as a hidden gem of artistic and religious significance. Located within the Apostolic Palace of the Vatican City, this intimate chapel is not as widely known as its neighbor, the Sistine...
~750 ftSW
Cave
Grotta di Lourdes, Rome
4 min walk • Nestled within the vibrant city of Rome, the Grotta di Lourdes offers a serene escape to spirituality and tranquility. This unique site, which pays homage to the renowned Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes in France, is an emblem of faith and reflection in the Italian...
~480 ftE
Palace
Casina Pio IV, Rome
3 min walk • Nestled within the verdant Vatican Gardens in Rome, Casina Pio IV is a historic gem that often goes unnoticed by the average tourist. This elegant villa, originally constructed in the 16th century, serves as a testament to the grandeur of Renaissance architecture...
~190 ftW
Park, Garden
Giardini Vaticani, Rome
1 min walk • The Gardens of Vatican City, also informally known as the Vatican Gardens in Vatican City, are private urban gardens and parks which cover more than half of the country, located in the west of the territory and owned by the Pope.
~1040 ftE
Museum, Art gallery
The Gallery of Maps, Rome
6 min walk • The Gallery of Maps is a gallery located on the west side of the Belvedere Courtyard in the Vatican containing a series of painted topographical maps of Italy based on drawings by friar and geographer Ignazio Danti.
~960 ftE
Church
Sistine Chapel ceiling, Rome
5 min walk • The Sistine Chapel ceiling, painted by Michelangelo between 1508 and 1512, is a cornerstone work of High Renaissance art. The ceiling is that of the Sistine Chapel, the large papal chapel built within the Vatican between 1477 and 1480 by Pope Sixtus IV, for whom the chapel is named. It was painted at the commission of Pope Julius II.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Mater Ecclesiae Monastery?

Nearby attractions include Giardini Vaticani, Rome (1 min walk), St. Peter's Basilica, Rome (2 min walk), Vatican Hill, Rome (3 min walk), Casina Pio IV, Rome (3 min walk).

How to get to Mater Ecclesiae Monastery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mater Ecclesiae Monastery:

Bus

V.le Vaticano/Pisani • Lines: 49 (4 min walk)
Emo/Bragadin • Lines: 490, 495, n1 (6 min walk)

Train

Vatican City (6 min walk)
Valle Aurelia (12 min walk)

Metro

Cipro • Lines: A (8 min walk)
Valle Aurelia • Lines: A (13 min walk)

Tram

Risorgimento/S. Pietro • Lines: 19 (11 min walk)
Ottaviano • Lines: 19 (15 min walk)

Ferry

Sant'Angelo • Lines: Battelli di Roma (23 min walk)