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Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri
CultureVisit: ~45 min
Basilica in Piazza della Repubblica built by Michelangelo inside the caldarium and other halls of the Baths of Diocletian. It houses the Meridiana Clementina, a bronze line about 45 metres long inaugurated in October 1702 by Clement XI and designed by Francesco Bianchini, which was used to check the Gregorian calendar.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri: 2 missions
- Follow the line of the Meridiana ClementinaLook for the bronze line set into the floor and follow it along the transept.
- Recognise the Roman rooms of the bathsWalk through the nave and notice the enormous vaults and columns that come from the Roman baths.
Near Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri
Baths of Diocletian119 m awayPalazzo Massimo alle Terme (Museo Nazionale Romano)227 m awayChurch of Santa María de la Victoria280 m awaySanta Susanna304 m awayChurch of San Pablo Intramuros314 m awayServian Walls420 m away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri?
Allow about 45 min for the visit.
Source: Turismo Roma - Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri