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Best churches to visit in Italy

Italy has more churches in this catalogue than any other country, and the most visited church interiors in the world: the Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s in Rome, the cathedral and baptistery complex of Florence, St Mark’s in Venice and the roof of Milan Cathedral. Beyond the big four, the list runs from the gold mosaics of Monreale and Ravenna to Giotto’s chapel in Padua and the cave churches of Matera.

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Santa Maria in Palmis

Rome, Italy

The church stands where the Appian Way proper begins, about eight hundred metres beyond the old gate in the Aurelian…

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Santa Maria in Trastevere

Rome, Italy

Santa Maria in Trastevere stands on the piazza of the same name, the heart of the lively Trastevere district across the…

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Santo Spirito, Florence

Florence, Italy

The church is free to enter. A small ticket covers the sacristy and the refectory museum, which holds a rare…

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Sorrento Cathedral

Sorrento, Italy

Sorrento Cathedral stands on the Corso Italia, the main street of Sorrento, a short walk from Piazza Tasso, and entry…

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Turin Cathedral

Turin, Italy

The cathedral is free and stands beside the royal palace, a few minutes from the main square, so it needs no booking.

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Volterra Cathedral

Tuscany, Italy

Volterra Cathedral stands on the Piazza San Giovanni in the hilltop town of Volterra, in Tuscany, a few steps from the…

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Tours and activities in Italy

Church tours and day trips in Italy