St. Stephen of the Abyssinians

St. Stephen of the Abyssinians is an Ethiopian Catholic chapel located in the Vatican City. The church dedicated to Stephen the Protomartyr is the national church of Ethiopia.

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Type: Church
Denomination: Roman Catholic
Description: church of the Vatican City
Also known as: “Saint Stephen of the Ethiopians” and “St Stephen of the Abyssinians”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Saint Peter’s Basilica and Sistine Chapel.

Saint Peter’s Basilica

Church

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The Papal Basilica of Saint Peter in the Vatican, or simply St. Peter's Basilica, is a church of the Italian High Renaissance located in Vatican City, an independent microstate enclaved within the city of Rome, Italy. Saint Peter’s Basilica is situated 150 metres east of St. Stephen of the Abyssinians.

Sistine Chapel

Church

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The Sistine Chapel is a chapel in the Apostolic Palace, the pope's official residence in Vatican City. Originally known as the Cappella Magna, it takes its name from Pope Sixtus IV, who had it built between 1473 and 1481. Sistine Chapel is situated 240 metres northeast of St. Stephen of the Abyssinians.

St. Peter’s Square

Square

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St. Peter's Square is a large plaza located directly in front of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, the papal enclave in Rome, directly west of the neighborhood of Borgo. St. Peter’s Square is situated 310 metres east of St. Stephen of the Abyssinians.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Old Rome and Trastevere.

Old Rome

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Old Rome is the historic medieval and renaissance center of Rome. While the oldest section of Rome is at the Forum, and the Modern Center has shifted to the Via Veneto, Old Rome remains the city's most charming district, with lovely piazzas and streets to wander and find small cafes and restaurants.

Trastevere

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Trastevere is a district in Rome. The district's name derives from the Latin words "Trans Tiberem": beyond the Tiber river. Today Trastevere is one of the centers of Roman night life; rich in pubs, restaurants, clubs.