Chiesa di Santo Spirito in Sassia, Rome

Name: Chiesa di Santo Spirito in Sassia
Address: Via dei Penitenzieri, 12, Rome, 00193, Italy
Telephone: +39 06 687 9310

#603 among attractions in Rome

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Facts and practical information

Church of the Holy Spirit in the Saxon District is a 12th-century titular church in Rome, Italy. It is in Borgo Santo Spirito, a street which got its name from the church, placed in the southern part of Rione Borgo. The current holder of the titulus is Cardinal-Deacon Dominique Mamberti. It has been the official sanctuary of Divine Mercy since 1994. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1545 (479 years ago)Architectural style: RenaissanceCoordinates: 41°54'4"N, 12°27'40"E

Address

Via dei Penitenzieri, 12BorgoRome 00193 Italy

Contact

+39 06 687 9310

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Day trips

Chiesa di Santo Spirito in Sassia – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. Peter's Square, Fountains of St. Peter's Square, Porta San Pellegrino, San Lorenzo in Piscibus.

~1130 ftW
Baroque architecture, Square, Gianlorenzo Bernini
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~1240 ftNW
Fountain
Fountains of St. Peter's Square, Rome
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~1380 ftNW
City gate
Porta San Pellegrino, Rome
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~580 ftW
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San Lorenzo in Piscibus, Rome
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~840 ftE
Bridge
Ponte Vittorio Emanuele II, Rome
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~730 ftNE
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Santa Maria Annunziata in Borgo, Rome
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~640 ftN
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Palazzo dei Convertendi, Rome
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~630 ftW
Church, Sacred and religious sites
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~350 ftNW
Baroque architecture, Vernacular architecture, Palace
Palazzo Serristori, Rome
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~1350 ftW
City gate
Porta Cavalleggeri, Rome
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~880 ftE
Bridge
Pons Neronianus, Rome
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Chiesa di Santo Spirito in Sassia?

Nearby attractions include Palazzo Alicorni, Rome (2 min walk), Palazzo Della Rovere, Rome (2 min walk), Porta Santo Spirito, Rome (2 min walk), Palazzo Serristori, Rome (2 min walk).

How to get to Chiesa di Santo Spirito in Sassia by public transport?

The nearest stations to Chiesa di Santo Spirito in Sassia:

Bus

Lgt Sassia/S. Spirito • Lines: 115, 23, 280, 34, 40, 46, 62, 64, 870, 881, 916, 916F, 98, 982, n11, n15, n20, n5 (3 min walk)
110open (3 min walk)

Ferry

Sant'Angelo • Lines: Battelli di Roma (10 min walk)
Ponte Cavour (19 min walk)

Tram

Risorgimento/S. Pietro • Lines: 19 (10 min walk)
Ottaviano • Lines: 19 (16 min walk)

Train

Roma San Pietro (13 min walk)
Vatican City (14 min walk)

Metro

Ottaviano • Lines: A (16 min walk)
Lepanto • Lines: A (20 min walk)

Light rail

Flaminio • Lines: Fc3 (30 min walk)