Santa Prassede
Church in Rome, Italy
About
The Basilica of Saint Praxedes (Latin: Basilica Sanctae Praxedis, Italian: Basilica di Santa Prassede all’Esquillino), commonly known in Italian as Santa Prassede, is an early medieval titular church and minor basilica located near the papal basilica of Saint Mary Major, on Via di Santa Prassede, rione Monti in Rome, Italy. The current Cardinal Priest of Titulus Sancta Praxedis is Paul Poupard.
The church is dedicated to the second-century Saint Praxedes, who with her sister Pudentiana, was said to have provided comfort and care to Christians persecuted in the Roman Empire. Since 1198 it has been served by Benedictine monks of the Vallombrosian order.
Nearby
More to see within walking distance
Colosseum
Ancient Roman amphitheater in Rome
0.5 mi away
Santa Maria Maggiore
Rome Catholic basilica and landmark in Rome, Italy
0.1 mi away
Domus Aurea
Roman palace
0.4 mi away
Pontifical Oriental Institute
Catholic university in Rome
0.1 mi away
San Clemente, Rome
Roman Catholic basilica, a landmark of Rome, Italy
0.4 mi away
Gardens of Maecenas
Famed formal garden of the early Roman Empire
0.2 mi awayPlaces to eat nearby
Finding places to eat…
Traveler reviews
Tickets & tours
Tickets and tours for Santa Prassede
We may earn a commission from some of these links, at no extra cost to you. Learn more
Photos from Unsplash, Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA); facts from Wikipedia; maps © OpenStreetMap contributors, weather from Open-Meteo. Huginn’s tips are AI-written — check prices, hours and entry rules before you go.