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Attraction · Rome · Updated on 1 November 2026.

Basilica di Santa Cecilia in Trastevere in Rome

Basilica di Santa Cecilia in Trastevere is an attraction in Rome, Lazio. This place has an audio tour of about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch. 16 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km. Within 270 m you'll find a water point, a bench and a public toilet.

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Basilica di Santa Cecilia in Trastevere in Rome
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The story

Wikipedia ↗Official website ↗

Audio tour · Basilica di Santa Cecilia in Trastevere

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You're standing at the Basilica of Santa Cecilia in Trastevere. First you pass through a grand gatehouse by Ferdinando Fuga on Piazza di Santa Cecilia. Behind it lies a peaceful courtyard laid out like a garden, with a fountain with an ancient marble vase in the middle. Take a look at the twelfth-century bell tower, too. According to the sources, it's the only leaning bell tower in Rome.

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Opening hours and admission

Opening hours
Mo-Sa 10:00-12:30, 16:30-18:00; Su,PH 11:30-12:30

Source: OpenStreetMap and Wikidata.

Photos

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Facilities near Basilica di Santa Cecilia in Trastevere

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Well-known points of interest nearby

50 well-known points of interest nearby, those with an audio tour first. 16 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km.

Circus Maximus
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Circus Maximus · 850 m

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Roman Forum
AttractionAudio story · 2 min

Roman Forum · 1 km

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Piazza Navona
AttractionAudio story · 2 min

Piazza Navona · 1.3 km

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Trevi Fountain
AttractionAudio story · 2 min

Trevi Fountain · 1.6 km

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Spanish Square
AttractionAudio story · 2 min

Spanish Square · 2.1 km

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Also within walking distance

The 10 nearest points of interest with a story, within 2 km.

  1. 1Temple of Hercules VictorAttraction · 430 m away
  2. 2Forum BoariumArchaeological site · 440 m away
  3. 3Temple of PortunusAttraction · 460 m away
  4. 4Basilica di Santa Maria in TrastevereAttraction · 570 m away
  5. 5Theatre of MarcellusAttraction · 580 m away
  6. 6Church of San Pietro in MontorioAttraction · 790 m away
  7. 7Capitoline MuseumsMuseum · 820 m away
  8. 8Temple of SaturnArchaeological site · 870 m away
  9. 9Teatro di PompeoArchaeological site · 890 m away
  10. 10Palazzo FarneseAttraction · 900 m away
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Frequently asked questions

When is Basilica di Santa Cecilia in Trastevere open?

Mo-Sa 10:00-12:30, 16:30-18:00; Su,PH 11:30-12:30 (according to OpenStreetMap). Check the official website for public holidays.

Is there a toilet or drinking water nearby?

Yes: a water point at 70 m and a public toilet at 270 m.

How does the audio tour work?

When you stand at Basilica di Santa Cecilia in Trastevere, the Outdoor Pitstop app tells the story of the place in about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch.

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