Inside, the Church houses works by Andrea Bregno, Benozzo Gozzoli, Arnolfo di Cambio, Cavallini and Pinturicchio, just to name a few of the most important figures of the Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance periods. The visit will also explore some curiosities linked to the city's popular devotion, such as the “Bambinello dell'Aracoeli”, a 15th-century sculpture carved from olive wood from the Garden of Gethsemane and covered with precious ex votos. According to popular belief it had miraculous powers and devotees would visit to ask for help with an illness or misfortune. Until it was stolen in 1994, it was a tradition to bring children to recite Christmas poems during the holidays. The experience concludes with a meeting with a friar from the community, who will share his life experience and the charitable and cultural works that the friars still carry out today in this community's spirit.
What's included
ticket
fisical guide
What to expect
Basilica di Santa Maria in Aracoeli
Pass by
Visitors will be able to admire the Madonna of Aracoeli, the Chapel of San Bernardino with the fresco, the Baby Jesus of Aracoeli, the Madonna of the Column, the beautiful ceiling and much more. Inside, you can see the tombs of Pope Honorius IV and several cardinals. The church, originally called Santa Maria in Capitolio, was part of the complex of buildings of the monastery that settled on the Capitoline Hill while the rest of the ancient Roman constructions were falling into ruin.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
The travellers should head to the meeting point at Piazza del Campidoglio by the statue of Marcus Aurelius.
End point
The travellers should head to the meeting point at Piazza del Campidoglio by the statue of Marcus Aurelius.
Additional information
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
