A secret haven of silence, mosaics, and lush gardens on the Aventine.
📍 Location: Piazza Gian Lorenzo Bernini, 22
⏰ Opening Hours: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
💸 Entrance Fee: Free
🕓 Suggested Visit Time: 20–30 minutes
🔗 Info: https://www.info.roma.it/monumenti_dettaglio.asp?ID_schede=248
🗺️ Map: View on Google Maps
About Basilica di San Saba
Why We Love It:
This early Christian basilica feels more like a countryside retreat. Admire medieval frescoes, sweeping arches, and a peaceful cloister that’s almost always empty—perfect for the contemplative wanderer.
Roman Guides Insider Tip:
Come just before closing for the golden sunlight in the cloister. Bring a sketchbook!
Local Secret:
Try nearby Pasticceria Andreotti, a beloved spot for Roman pastries.
Did You Know?
The basilica sits on the site of a much older monastic cell.
The doors are often open but step in softly—sometimes you’ll catch monks singing.
Nearby Recommendations
Aventine Hill Garden – 8 min walk
Santa Prisca – Another Aventine treasure
Pasticceria Andreotti – Legendary cornetti
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