Santa Maria della Scala

Santa Maria della Scala is a titular church in , Italy, located in the rione. It is served by friars of the Discalced Carmelite Order. Cardinal Ernest Simoni took possession of the titular church on 11 February 2017.
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  • Type: Church
  • Denomination: Roman Catholic
  • Description: church building in Rome, Italy
  • Also known as: Santa Maria della Scala, Rome

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Villa Farnesina and Santa Maria in Trastevere.

The is a Renaissance suburban villa in the Via della Lungara, in the district of in , central . Built between 1506 and 1510 for Agostino Chigi, the Pope's wealthy banker, it was a novel type of suburban villa, subsidiary to his main Palazzo Chigi in the city. is situated 290 metres north of Santa Maria della Scala.

Church
is a titular church and minor basilica located in , . Traditionally considered one of the oldest churches in the city dedicated to the Virgin Mary, it has served as a cardinal titular church since the 3rd century. is situated 230 metres southeast of Santa Maria della Scala.

City gate
is one of the gates of the Aurelian walls in , Italy. It rises at the northern vertex of the rough triangle traced by the town walls, built by Emperor Aurelian in the 3rd century, in the area of and up through the . is situated 130 metres north of Santa Maria della Scala.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Trastevere and Old Rome.

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

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

Locality
The Capitolium or , between the and the Campus Martius, is one of the Seven Hills of Rome. The hill was earlier known as Mons Saturnius, dedicated to the god Saturn.

Santa Maria della Scala

Latitude
41.89107° or 41° 53′ 28″ north
Longitude
12.46775° or 12° 28′ 4″ east
Open location code
8FHJVFR9+C4
Open­Street­Map ID
way 203294766
Open­Street­Map feature
amenity=­place_of_worship
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­church
Open­Street­Map attribute
denomination=­roman_catholic
Wiki­data ID
Q2533316
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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Turkish—“Santa Maria della Scala” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: 阶梯圣母堂
  • Chinese: 阶梯圣母教堂
  • Chinese: 階梯聖母教堂
  • Czech: Santa Maria della Scala
  • Dutch: Santa Maria della Scala
  • Egyptian Arabic: كنيسه سانتا ماريا ديلا سكالا
  • French: église Santa Maria della Scala
  • French: Église Santa Maria della Scala
  • German: Santa Maria della Scala
  • Hebrew: סנטה מריה דלה סקאלה
  • Hungarian: Santa Maria della Scala
  • Italian: chiesa di Santa Maria della Scala
  • Italian: Chiesa di Santa Maria della Scala
  • Macedonian: Црква Санта Марија дела Скала
  • Polish: Kościół Matki Bożej ze Schodów
  • Polish: Kościół Najświętszej Maryi Panny od Świętych Schodów
  • Polish: Kościół Santa Maria della Scala
  • Portuguese: Santa Maria della Scala
  • Russian: Санта-Мария-делла-Скала (Рим)
  • Russian: Санта-Мария-делла-Скала
  • Slovak: Santa Maria della Scala
  • Spanish: Iglesia de Santa María della Scala (Roma)
  • Spanish: Iglesia de Santa María della Scala
  • Swedish: Santa Maria della Scala
  • Tagalog: Santa Maria della Scala
  • Turkish: Chiesa di Santa Maria della Scala
  • Turkish: Santa Maria della Scala Kilisesi

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Piazza della Scala and Cencio la Parolaccia.

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