Santa Maria della Vittoria
chiesa di Santa Maria della Vittoria · 로마
Contents
9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation1:49
Welcome to the Basilica of Santa Maria della Vittoria, a space where the boundaries between the earthly and the divine are intentionally blurred through the genius of Baroque art. Located just steps from the busy Termini station…
Listen in the app2The Facade and the Fountain of Moses — A Prelude in Stone1:27
Before we enter, take a moment to observe the church's exterior and its immediate surroundings. The facade, completed in 1626 by Carlo Maderno, is a classic example of the transition from late Mannerism to the early Baroque. …
Listen in the app3The Gilded Nave — A Celestial Vault1:18
Stepping through the doors, the visitor is immediately struck by the breathtaking beauty of the single nave. The interior is a perfect example of 'Baroque Grandeur,' where every surface seems to vibrate with life. …
Listen in the app4The Cornaro Chapel — The Tiny Opera House1:16
We now arrive at the 'crown jewel' of the church: the Cornaro Chapel, located in the last transept on the left. Commissioned by Cardinal Federico Cornaro, the Patriarch of Venice, this chapel is widely considered the greatest…
Listen in the app5The Ecstasy of St. Teresa — Fire and Marble1:23
The focal point of the chapel is the world-renowned sculpture, 'The Ecstasy of St. Teresa.' Created between 1647 and 1652, it depicts a mystical vision described by the Spanish Carmelite reformer Teresa of Avila. …
Listen in the app6The Chapel of St. Joseph and Other Treasures1:22
While the Cornaro Chapel often steals the spotlight, the other side chapels and features of the church are equally deserving of attention. For instance, the Chapel of Saint Joseph features another beautiful depiction of devotion…
Listen in the app7The Miraculous Survival — A Legacy of Protection1:12
As we conclude our interior tour, we must reflect on a more recent part of the church's history: its 'miraculous Story of Survival during World War II.' The church was actually hit by a bomb, but incredibly, the device did not…
Listen in the app8Santa Maria della Vittoria1:03
Our visit to Santa Maria della Vittoria comes to an end, but the impressions of its 'splendor' and 'spiritual fire' will surely remain. We have traced its origins from a site of military triumph to a world-renowned center of…
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Our visit to Santa Maria della Vittoria comes to an end, but the impressions of its 'splendor' and 'spiritual fire' will surely remain. We have traced its origins from a site of military triumph to a world-renowned center of…
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What is Santa Maria della Vittoria?
Santa Maria della Vittoria is a place in 로마 with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 로마 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 9 |
| Total length | 11 min 53 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 41.9047, 12.4943 |
| Last updated |
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