Rome Sights

Chiesa di Santa Croce in Gerusalemme

#223 of 963 things to do in Rome

#6581 of 49054 things to do in Europe

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  • Address
    • Piazza di Santa Croce in Gerusalemme 12
  • Transport
    • Piazza di Porta Maggiore
  • Website
  • Phone
    • 06 701 47 69
  • Hours
    • 7am-1pm & 2-7.30pm

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Lonely Planet review for Chiesa di Santa Croce in Gerusalemme

One of Rome’s seven pilgrimage churches, the Chiesa di Santa Croce in Gerusalemme was founded in 320 by St Helena, mother of Emperor Constantine. It takes its name from the Christian relics, including a piece of Christ’s cross and St Thomas’ doubting finger, that St Helena brought to Rome from Jerusalem. The relics are housed in a chapel at the end of the left-hand aisle. Of particular note are the lovely 15th-century Renaissance apse frescoes representing the legends of the Cross.

 

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