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Church of Santa María de la Victoria
CultureVisit: ~30 min
Discalced Carmelite church on Via XX Settembre, built between 1608 and 1620 to a design by Carlo Maderno, with a façade by Giovanni Battista Soria. It houses the Cornaro Chapel, a sculptural and architectural ensemble by Bernini whose centrepiece is the Ecstasy of St Teresa, considered one of his masterpieces.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Church of Santa María de la Victoria: 2 missions
- Take in Bernini's Ecstasy of Saint TeresaGo to the Cornaro Chapel and see the group of Saint Teresa and the angel with the dart, with the Cornaro theatre on both sides.
- Compare the façade with Santa SusannaStand on the pavement and compare this church's façade with that of Santa Susanna, right opposite.
Near Church of Santa María de la Victoria
Santa Susanna73 m awayBasilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri280 m awayBaths of Diocletian391 m awayChurch of San Pablo Intramuros396 m awayBarberini Palace399 m awayQuattro Fontane422 m away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Church of Santa María de la Victoria?
Allow about 30 min for the visit.