Where Rome’s grandest square meets mirrored Baroque masterpieces.
📍 Location: Piazza del Popolo
⏰ Opening Hours: Square open 24/7
• Santa Maria dei Miracoli: 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• Santa Maria in Montesanto: 7:30 AM – 1:30 PM & 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
💸 Entrance Fee: Free
🕓 Suggested Visit Time: 35–60 minutes
🗺️ Map: View on Google Maps
About Piazza del Popolo & The Twin Churches
Why We Love It:
Triumphal Roman symmetry, living piazza energy, open-air art, and secret chapels—all at Rome’s “northern crossroads.”
Roman Guides Insider Tip:
For perfect sunset views, head up the Pincio Terrace overlooking the piazza.
Local Secret:
Santa Maria in Montesanto is known as the “Church of Artists” and features creative, modern offerings on Sundays.
Did You Know?
The churches are “twins” only at first glance—they have different floor plans.
Pope Leo X designed the dazzling square in the early 1500s.
Nearby Recommendations
• Gelato at Giolitti (Via del Vantaggio branch)
• Row around Villa Borghese’s lake
• Explore Via del Corso for shopping and street shows
