Cerasi Chapel, Rome

Name: Cerasi Chapel
Address: Rome, Italy

#536 among attractions in Rome

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Facts and practical information

The Cerasi Chapel or Chapel of the Assumption is one of the side chapels in the left transept of the Basilica of Santa Maria del Popolo in Rome. It contains significant paintings by Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio and Annibale Carracci, two of the most important masters of Italian Baroque art, dating from 1600–1601. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 41°54'41"N, 12°28'36"E

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Campo MarzioRome Italy

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Day trips

Cerasi Chapel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pincio, Piazza del Popolo, Santa Maria del Popolo, Porta del Popolo.

~390 ftE
Statues and gardens in scenic surrounds
Pincio, Rome
2 min walk • Perched atop the Pincian Hill in the eternal city of Rome, the Pincio is a serene park that offers a respite from the bustling city streets below. Known for its beautifully landscaped gardens, meandering pathways, and stunning vistas, the Pincio is a beloved...
~300 ftS
Landmark square by city's northern gate
Piazza del Popolo, Rome
2 min walk • Piazza del Popolo is an iconic square located at the heart of Rome, Italy, renowned for its neoclassical elegance and historical significance. The name translates to "People's Square" in English, and it has been a central gathering place for Romans and visitors alike...
~20 ftW
Augustinian church with major artworks
Santa Maria del Popolo, Rome
1 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Rome's bustling Piazza del Popolo lies the historic Santa Maria del Popolo, a quintessential example of Italian Renaissance architecture and art. This revered church, with its origins tracing back to 1099, stands as a testament to Rome's rich...
~180 ftW
City gate
Porta del Popolo, Rome
1 min walk • Porta del Popolo is a gate of the Aurelian Walls in Rome. The current Porta del Popolo was built by Pope Sixtus IV for the Jubilee Year 1475 on the site of an ancient Roman gate which, at that time, was partially buried.
~1460 ftS
Church, Baroque architecture, Renaissance architecture
Santa Maria Portae Paradisi, Rome
8 min walk • Santa Maria Portae Paradisi is a catholic church in Rome, in the Rione Campo Marzio, along via di Ripetta.
~230 ftNW
Square
Piazzale Flaminio, Rome
2 min walk • Piazzale Flaminio is a square in Rome and the starting point of the Via Flaminia. It divides the Flaminio and the Pinciano quarters.
~710 ftS
Palace, Neoclassical architecture
Palazzo Nainer, Rome
4 min walk • Palazzo Nainer is a palace in Rome, in the Rione Campo Marzio, at number 196 of via del Babuino, near Piazza del Popolo. It was built between 1818 and 1821 on a former monastery of the Augustinians, as a part of the new urban and architectural plan created by Giuseppe Valadier for Piazza del Popolo and its Tridente.
~480 ftSW
Fountain
Fontana del Nettuno, Rome
3 min walk • The Fontana del Nettuno is a monumental fountain located in the Piazza del Popolo in Rome. It was constructed in 1822–23 at the terminus of a newly built aqueduct, the Acqua Vergine Nuovo.
~590 ftS
Baroque architecture, Church
Santa Maria in Montesanto, Rome
3 min walk • Santa Maria dei Miracoli and Santa Maria di Montesanto are two churches in Rome. They are located on the Piazza del Popolo, facing the northern gate of the Aurelian Walls, at the entrance of Via del Corso on the square.
~1460 ftW
Bridge
Ponte Pietro Nenni, Rome
8 min walk • Ponte Pietro Nenni is a bridge crossing the Tiber in Rome, which connects lungotevere Arnaldo da Brescia and lungotevere Michelangelo, in the Quarter Flaminio and Rione Prati respectively.
~1160 ftN
Park, Gothic Revival architecture
Villa Strohl Fern, Rome
6 min walk • The Villa Strohl Fern is a semi-urban Neo-Gothic-style, palace, or casino, and gardens erected in the late 19th century on the grounds of the Villa Borghese in Rome.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Cerasi Chapel?

Nearby attractions include Santa Maria del Popolo, Rome (1 min walk), Basso Della Rovere Chapel, Rome (1 min walk), Chigi Chapel, Rome (1 min walk), Theodoli Chapel, Rome (1 min walk).

How to get to Cerasi Chapel by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cerasi Chapel:

Bus

Villa Borghese/Washington • Lines: 120F, 150F, 160, 61 (2 min walk)
P.le Flaminio • Lines: 120F, 150F, 160, 490, 495, 590, 61, 628, 89, C3, G04, G40, n1, n25 (2 min walk)

Tram

Flaminio • Lines: 2 (2 min walk)
Ministero Marina • Lines: 19, 2 (8 min walk)

Metro

Flaminio • Lines: A (3 min walk)
Spagna • Lines: A (14 min walk)

Light rail

Flaminio • Lines: Fc3 (3 min walk)
Euclide • Lines: Fc3 (28 min walk)

Ferry

Ponte Cavour (13 min walk)
Sant'Angelo • Lines: Battelli di Roma (21 min walk)

Trolleybus

XX Settembre/Min. Finanze • Lines: 90 (28 min walk)
Volturno/Cernaia • Lines: 90 (32 min walk)

Train

Roma San Pietro (40 min walk)