San Crisogono, Rome

Name: San Crisogono
Address: Piazza Sidney Sonnino, 44, Rome, 00153, Italy
Telephone: +39 06 581 0076

#286 among attractions in Rome

Baroque architecture, Church

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Facts and practical information

San Crisogono is a church in Rome dedicated to the martyr Saint Chrysogonus. It was one of the tituli, the first parish churches of Rome, and was probably built in the 4th century under Pope Sylvester I, rebuilt in the 12th century by John of Crema, and again by Giovanni Battista Soria, funded by Scipione Borghese, in the early 17th century. ()

Local name: Basilica di San Crisogono Architectural style: Romanesque architectureCoordinates: 41°53'21"N, 12°28'25"E

Address

Piazza Sidney Sonnino, 44TrastevereRome 00153 Italy

Contact

+39 06 581 0076

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Day trips

San Crisogono – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Piazza di Santa Maria in Trastevere, Fontanone di Ponte Sisto, Santa Cecilia in Trastevere, Ponte Fabricio.

~880 ftW
Fountain
Piazza di Santa Maria in Trastevere, Rome
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Rome's vibrant Trastevere district, Piazza di Santa Maria in Trastevere is a picturesque square that embodies the charm and history of the Eternal City. The square is anchored by the beautiful Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere, one of the...
~1380 ftNW
Fountain
Fontanone di Ponte Sisto, Rome
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Rome, the Fontanone di Ponte Sisto, also known as the Acqua Paola Fountain, is a monumental fountain that is a lesser-known gem compared to the city's more famous water features like the Trevi Fountain.
~830 ftSE
Baroque architecture, Church, Romanesque architecture
Santa Cecilia in Trastevere, Rome
5 min walk • Nestled within the charming district of Trastevere in Rome, Italy, the Basilica of Santa Cecilia stands as a testament to the city’s rich religious history and architectural grandeur. A titular church with origins dating back to the 5th century, it is dedicated to St.
~1470 ftNE
Bridge
Ponte Fabricio, Rome
8 min walk • The Pons Fabricius or Ponte dei Quattro Capi, is the oldest Roman bridge in Rome, Italy, still existing in its original state. Built in 62 BC, it spans half of the Tiber River, from the Campus Martius on the east side to Tiber Island in the middle.
~1080 ftE
Bridge, Historical place
Ponte Cestio, Rome
6 min walk • The Pons Cestius is an ancient Roman bridge connecting the right bank of the Tiber with the west of the Tiber Island in Rome, Italy. In Late Antiquity, the bridge was replaced and renamed the Pons Gratiani. It is also known as the Italian: Ponte San Bartolomeo, lit. 'Bridge of Saint Bartholomew'.
~210 ftN
Church, Baroque architecture
Sant'Agata in Trastevere, Rome
1 min walk • Sant'Agata in Trastevere is one of the churches of Rome, located in the Trastevere district, at Largo San Giovanni de Matha, 91. The church is dedicated to the Sicilian St Agatha, martyred in approximately 251, whose cult soon spread well beyond Sicily.
~1380 ftNW
Bridge
Ponte Sisto, Rome
7 min walk • Ponte Sisto is a bridge in Rome's historic centre, spanning the river Tiber. It connects Via dei Pettinari in the Rione of Regola to Piazza Trilussa in Trastevere.
~1370 ftE
Church
San Bartolomeo all'Isola, Rome
7 min walk • The Basilica of St. Bartholomew on the Island is a titular minor basilica, located in Rome, Italy. It was founded in 998 by Otto III, Holy Roman Emperor and contains relics of St. Bartholomew the Apostle.
~780 ftN
Bridge
Ponte Garibaldi, Rome
4 min walk • Ponte Garibaldi is a bridge that links Lungotevere De' Cenci to Piazza Giuseppe Gioachino Belli in Rome, in the Rioni Regola and Trastevere.
~950 ftW
Palace
Palazzo San Callisto, Rome
5 min walk • The Palazzo San Callisto is a Baroque palace in the Trastevere neighborhood of Rome and one of the extraterritorial Properties of the Holy See.
~1310 ftW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Museo di Roma in Trastevere, Rome
7 min walk • The Museo di Roma in Trastevere was established in 1977 in the restored Carmelite convent of Sant'Egidio. It was initially known as the Museo del Folklore e dei Poeti Romaneschi.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is San Crisogono open?

San Crisogono is open:

Monday 7 am - 12 pm & 3:30 pm - 7 pm
Tuesday 7 am - 12 pm & 3:30 pm - 7 pm
Wednesday 7 am - 12 pm & 3:30 pm - 7 pm
Thursday 7 am - 12 pm & 3:30 pm - 7 pm
Friday 7 am - 12 pm & 3:30 pm - 7 pm
Saturday 7 am - 12 pm & 3:30 pm - 7 pm
Sunday 8 am - 1 pm & 3:30 pm - 7 pm

Which popular attractions are close to San Crisogono?

Nearby attractions include Sant'Agata in Trastevere, Rome (1 min walk), Santi Maria e Gallicano, Rome (2 min walk), Santa Maria della Luce, Rome (3 min walk), San Giovanni Battista dei Genovesi, Rome (3 min walk).

How to get to San Crisogono by public transport?

The nearest stations to San Crisogono:

Bus

Sonnino/S. Gallicano • Lines: H, n8 (2 min walk)
Giuseppe Gioachino Belli • Lines: H, n8 (2 min walk)

Tram

Belli • Lines: 8 (3 min walk)
Trastevere/Mastai • Lines: 8 (3 min walk)

Ferry

Isola Tiberina • Lines: Battelli di Roma (4 min walk)
Sant'Angelo • Lines: Battelli di Roma (24 min walk)

Metro

Circo Massimo • Lines: B (22 min walk)
Colosseo • Lines: B (24 min walk)

Light rail

Roma Porta San Paolo • Lines: Fc2 (27 min walk)

Train

Quattro Venti (27 min walk)
Roma San Pietro (28 min walk)