Basilica di Sant'Andrea della Valle
Quick Facts
- Location
- Italy, Rome
- Category
- Church & Religious Site
- Duration
- 30-45 minutes
- Opening Hours
- Monday 07:30-12:30 / 16:30-19:30 · Tuesday 07:30-12:30 / 16:30-19:30 · Wednesday 07:30-12:30 / 16:30-19:30 · Thursday 07:30-12:30 / 16:30-19:30 · Friday 07:30-12:30 / 16:30-19:30 · Saturday 07:30-12:30 / 16:30-19:30 · Sunday 08:30-19:30 · Closed 12:30-16:30; visiting pauses during Mass. Weekday Mass 19:00; Sunday and feast days 09:00, 11:00, 12:00 (Filipino), 19:00
- Ticket Price
- Free Admission: Free (donations welcome) · A working church — Mass takes precedence over sightseeing
- Address
- Piazza Vidoni 6, Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, 00186 Rome, Italy
- Coordinates
- 41.8960, 12.4743
Introduction
Sant'Andrea della Valle stands at the corner of Corso Vittorio Emanuele II and Piazza Vidoni, one of the most complete High Baroque churches in Rome. Begun in 1591 for the Theatines, its dome was designed by Carlo Maderno and its façade finished by Carlo Rainaldi in 1665; the dome is the third largest in Rome after St Peter's and the Pantheon, frescoed by Lanfranco with the Glory of Paradise, with Domenichino's Four Evangelists on the pendentives. It is famous as the setting of Act I of Puccini's Tosca and holds the tombs of Popes Pius II and Pius III. Entry is free.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Opening Hours
| Monday | 07:30-12:30 / 16:30-19:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 07:30-12:30 / 16:30-19:30 |
| Wednesday | 07:30-12:30 / 16:30-19:30 |
| Thursday | 07:30-12:30 / 16:30-19:30 |
| Friday | 07:30-12:30 / 16:30-19:30 |
| Saturday | 07:30-12:30 / 16:30-19:30 |
| Sunday | 08:30-19:30 |
Closed 12:30-16:30; visiting pauses during Mass. Weekday Mass 19:00; Sunday and feast days 09:00, 11:00, 12:00 (Filipino), 19:00
Ticket Information
| Free Admission | Free (donations welcome) |
|---|
A working church — Mass takes precedence over sightseeing
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Basilica di Sant'Andrea della Valle?
Monday: 07:30-12:30 / 16:30-19:30; Tuesday: 07:30-12:30 / 16:30-19:30; Wednesday: 07:30-12:30 / 16:30-19:30; Thursday: 07:30-12:30 / 16:30-19:30; Friday: 07:30-12:30 / 16:30-19:30; Saturday: 07:30-12:30 / 16:30-19:30; Sunday: 08:30-19:30; Closed 12:30-16:30; visiting pauses during Mass. Weekday Mass 19:00; Sunday and feast days 09:00, 11:00, 12:00 (Filipino), 19:00
How much is the admission for Basilica di Sant'Andrea della Valle?
Free Admission: Free (donations welcome); A working church — Mass takes precedence over sightseeing
How long should I spend at Basilica di Sant'Andrea della Valle?
A typical visit takes 30-45 minutes.
