San Pietro in Montorio, Rome
This church, which was commissioned by Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain, marks the point where, according to tradition, St. Peter was cruxified.
This church, which was commissioned by Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain, marks the point where, according to tradition, St. Peter was cruxified. Particularly interesting for Irish visitors as it contains the graves of three Gaelic Chiefs who fled Ireland in 1607. Designed by Bramante to mark the spot of St. Peter's martyrdom, this is considered a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture. There is even a direct copy of it in Paris.
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About San Pietro in Montorio
Piazza di S. Pietro in Montorio, 2, 00153 Roma, Italy
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San Pietro in Montorio and Nearby Sights on Map
Piazza Pasquino
Small piazza about 20m from Piazza Navona, behind the Brazilian Embassy
Fontana dell'Acqua Paola
This massive early 17th Century Baroque fountain was built to celebrate the re-opening of an old Roman aqueduct
Casa della Fornarina
There is little information available on Raphaels mistress La Fornarina
Villa Farnesina
Delightful Renaissance house that was built by a rich banker from Siena, Agostino Chigi
Santa Maria in Trastevere
One of the oldest churches in the city
Trastevere
Trastevere is a charming neighborhood on the west bank of the Tiber that retains its medieval ambience
Ponte Sisto
Pope Sixtus IV della Rovere (1471-1481) gave order to replace the old Roman bridge by a new one
Santissima Trinita dei Pellegrini
Baroque church more noted for its position at the top of the Spanish Steps than for the church itself
Palazzo Farnese
Since 1871 this has been the French Embassy
Palazzo Spada
This building was erected in the 16th century for Cardinal Girolamo Capodiferro