Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri
Roman Catholic basilica, a landmark of Rome, Italy / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels and of the Martyrs (Latin: Beatissimae Virginis et omnium Angelorum et Martyrum, Italian: Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri) is a basilica and titular church in Rome, Italy, built inside the ruined frigidarium of the Roman Baths of Diocletian in the Piazza della Repubblica.
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Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels and the Martyrs | |
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41°54′11″N 12°29′49″E | |
Location | Piazza della Repubblica, Rome |
Country | Italy |
Denomination | Catholic |
Tradition | Roman Rite |
Website | Official website |
History | |
Status | Minor basilica, titular church |
Dedication | Mary, mother of Jesus, Christian martyrs |
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Groundbreaking | 1562 |
Specifications | |
Length | 128 metres (420 ft) |
Width | 105 metres (344 ft) |
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It was constructed in the 16th century following an original design by Michelangelo Buonarroti. Other architects and artists added to the church over the following centuries. During the Kingdom of Italy, the church was used for religious state functions.