Saints Martin and Sebastian of the Swiss, Rome

Name: Saints Martin and Sebastian of the Swiss
Address: Rome, Italy

#144 among attractions in Rome

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Saints Martin and Sebastian of the Swiss, Rome

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The Church of Saints Martin and Sebastian of the Swiss is a Roman Catholic oratory in Vatican City. The church was built by Pope Pius V in 1568 to serve as a private chapel for the Pontifical Swiss Guards, whose barracks are located next to Porta San Pellegrino, close to the Apostolic Palace. It is considered the national church of Switzerland in Rome. ()

Local name: Chiesa dei Santi Martino e Sebastiano degli Svizzeri Completed: 1568 (456 years ago)Architectural style: MannerismCoordinates: 41°54'12"N, 12°27'24"E

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Stato della Città del VaticanoRome Italy

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Saints Martin and Sebastian of the Swiss – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. Peter's Square, Vatican Museums, Borgia Apartments, Apostolic Palace.

~470 ftS
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Saints Martin and Sebastian of the Swiss?

Nearby attractions include Vatican Pharmacy, Rome (1 min walk), Papal apartments, Rome (1 min walk), Porta San Pellegrino, Rome (1 min walk), Sala del Concistoro, Rome (2 min walk).

How to get to Saints Martin and Sebastian of the Swiss by public transport?

The nearest stations to Saints Martin and Sebastian of the Swiss:

Bus

Risorgimento/Porta Angelica • Lines: 23, 982, n11 (5 min walk)
110open (6 min walk)

Tram

Risorgimento/S. Pietro • Lines: 19 (6 min walk)
Ottaviano • Lines: 19 (12 min walk)

Train

Vatican City (9 min walk)
Roma San Pietro (14 min walk)

Metro

Ottaviano • Lines: A (11 min walk)
Cipro • Lines: A (14 min walk)

Ferry

Sant'Angelo • Lines: Battelli di Roma (16 min walk)
Ponte Cavour (24 min walk)

Light rail

Flaminio • Lines: Fc3 (31 min walk)