Church of Saint Mary Major, Trento

Name: Church of Saint Mary Major
Address: Piazza Santa Maria Maggiore, Trento, Italy
Telephone: +39 0461 239888

#6 among attractions in Trento

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The Church of Santa Maria Maggiore is an important place of worship in the city of Trento, and the site of the Third Session of the Council of Trent. It was built by Antonio Medaglia on the model of the basilica of Sant'Andrea in Mantua, at the wish of the Prince-Archbishop Bernardo Clesio. In November 1973 Pope Paul VI accorded it the status of minor cathedral. ()

Local name: Chiesa di Santa Maria Maggiore Architectural style: RenaissanceCoordinates: 46°4'7"N, 11°7'11"E

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Piazza Santa Maria MaggioreTrento Italy

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+39 0461 239888

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Church of Saint Mary Major – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Castello del Buonconsiglio, Stadio Briamasco, Museum of Science, Trento Cathedral.

0.4 miNE
13th-century castle, palace and art museum
Castello del Buonconsiglio, Trento
11 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque city of Trento, Italy, the Castello del Buonconsiglio is a monumental testament to the region's rich history and cultural heritage. This grand castle, with its origins dating back to the 13th century, served as the residence of the...
0.4 miSW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Stadio Briamasco, Trento
11 min walk • Stadio Briamasco, previously known as Stadium, is a multi-use stadium in Trento, Italy. Owned by the city, it is primarily used for football and is the home ground of A.C. Trento 1921 S.S.D. The stadium is equipped with a six-lane athletics track and is also used as an archery and cycling venue.
0.5 miSW
Museum
Museum of Science, Trento
13 min walk • The Museo delle Scienze is a science museum in Trento, Italy. The museum was designed by architect Renzo Piano and opened in 2013.
~1010 ftSE
Medieval edifice with a rose window
Trento Cathedral, Trento
5 min walk • Trento Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Trento, northern Italy. It is the mother church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Trento, and until 1802, was the seat of the Bishopric of Trent.
0.5 miSW
Museum, Architecture, Art museum
Palazzo delle Albere, Trento
12 min walk • Palazzo delle Albere is a Renaissance villa-fortress in Trento, northern Italy. It was built during the 16th century by the Madruzzo family of prince-bishops of Trento.
~1130 ftNE
Palace, Architecture
Palazzo Salvadori, Trento
6 min walk • Palazzo Salvadori is a palazzo in Trento, northern Italy, one of the first examples of Renaissance civil architecture in the city.
~690 ftSE
46°4'3"N • 11°7'19"E
Museo Diocesano Tridentino, Trento
4 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
~520 ftN
Valley, Nature, Natural attraction
Etschtal, Trento
3 min walk • The Etschtal, Italian: Val d'Adige or Valle dell'Adige, is the name given to that part of alpine valley of the Adige in Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy, which stretches from Merano to Bolzano and from Salorno to Rovereto.
0.4 miNW
Historical place, Architecture, Memorial
Musoleo di Cesare Battisti, Trento
12 min walk • Cesare Battisti's mausoleum is located on the hill of Doss Trento, was designed by architect Ettore Fagiuoli in 1935 and inaugurated on May 26 of that year-in the presence of Victor Emmanuel III of Savoy and Achille Starace, secretary of the...
~380 ftE
Museum, Observation decks and towers, Art museum
MART - Galleria Civica, Trento
2 min walk • The civic tower, also known by the name of Torre di Piazza, is a historic building in Trento.
~1910 ftNW
Museum, Art museum
Le Gallerie, Trento
10 min walk • The Piedicastello Galleries are a museum space in Trent, managed by the Trentino Historical Museum.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Church of Saint Mary Major?

Nearby attractions include MART - Galleria Civica, Trento (2 min walk), Biblioteca comunale di Trento, Trento (3 min walk), Etschtal, Trento (3 min walk), Fontana del Nettuno, Trento (3 min walk).

How to get to Church of Saint Mary Major by public transport?

The nearest stations to Church of Saint Mary Major:

Bus

Orfane / S.Maria Maggiore • Lines: A, B (1 min walk)
Rosmini / S.Maria Maggiore • Lines: 1, 2, 301, 5, 8, 8/, 9 (2 min walk)

Train

Trento (7 min walk)
Trento FTM (11 min walk)