Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri
The balance between classical architecture and Renaissance spirituality
The Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri stands majestically on the ruins of the ancient Baths of Diocletian. Designed by Michelangelo Buonarroti in the 16th century, it is a masterpiece of balance between classical architecture and Renaissance spirituality.
Inside, light filters gently through the large naves, illuminating works of art, sculptures, and the famous Clementine Sundial, a masterpiece of astronomy and ingenuity that still marks the passing of the seasons today.
Visiting it means immersing yourself in a place where the grandeur of ancient Rome meets the elegance of the Renaissance, in a space of silence and wonder just steps from the city’s vibrant center.
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