Chiesa della Gran Madre di Dio, Rome

Name: Chiesa della Gran Madre di Dio
Address: Via Cassia, 1, Rome, 00191, Italy
Telephone: +39 06 333 9340

#663 among attractions in Rome

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Gran Madre di Dio is a cardinal's titular church in Rome. Its current holder is Angelo Bagnasco, Archbishop of Genoa, who was created a cardinal on 24 November 2007. The church was established as a titular church in 1965. The monumental temple was built by Pope Pius XI in 1931, in memory of the celebrations held to commemorate the 1,500 anniversary of the Council of Ephesus, which established the dogma of the divine motherhood and her perpetual virginity of Mary, in the patristic tradition and popular devotion since From the Church. It was built between 1931 and 1933 by architect Cesare Bazzani, built by Clemente Busiri Vici. It is the seat of the parish of the same name, erected by Pius XI on 1 December 1933, the year of Jubilee extraordinary redemption, in the Apostolic Constitution "Quo perennius". ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1933 (91 years ago)Architectural style: NeoclassicismCoordinates: 41°56'19"N, 12°27'56"E

Address

Via Cassia, 1della VittoriaRome 00191 Italy

Contact

+39 06 333 9340

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Chiesa della Gran Madre di Dio – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Stadio Olimpico, MAXXI, Stadio Olimpico del Nuoto, Stadio dei Marmi.

0.6 miSW
Sport venue, Sport
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21st-century art and architecture museum
MAXXI, Rome
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0.9 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Tennis court
Stadio Olimpico del Nuoto, Rome
22 min walk • The Stadio Olimpico del Nuoto is an aquatics centre at the Foro Italico in Rome, Italy. Inaugurated in 1959, it was designed by the architects Enrico Del Debbio and Aniballe Vitellozzi to host the swimming, diving, water polo, and swimming portion of the modern pentathlon events for the 1960 Summer Olympics.
0.5 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Stadio dei Marmi, Rome
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1.1 miSW
Park
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0.7 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Sports Hall, Rome
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~1150 ftS
Ancient bridge for walks across Tiber
Ponte Milvio, Rome
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~1860 ftSE
Bridge
Ponte Flaminio, Rome
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1.1 miSE
Fountain
Fontana dell'Acqua Acetosa, Rome
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Theater, Concerts and shows, Auditorium
Parco della Musica, Rome
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0.9 miSE
Park
Villa Glori, Rome
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Chiesa della Gran Madre di Dio?

Nearby attractions include Ponte Milvio, Rome (6 min walk), Corso di Francia, Rome (8 min walk), Ponte Flaminio, Rome (9 min walk), Palazzo della Farnesina, Rome (11 min walk).

How to get to Chiesa della Gran Madre di Dio by public transport?

The nearest stations to Chiesa della Gran Madre di Dio:

Bus

Cassia/Ponte Milvio • Lines: 301, 446, 911, n24 (1 min walk)
Orti Farnesina/Farnesina • Lines: 188, 301, 446, 911, 911Ds, n24 (3 min walk)

Tram

Pinturicchio • Lines: 2 (11 min walk)
Tiziano/XVII Olimpiade • Lines: 2 (12 min walk)

Light rail

Euclide • Lines: Fc3 (30 min walk)
Acqua Acetosa • Lines: Fc3 (31 min walk)