Sant’Andrea della Valle, Rome

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Sant’Andrea della Valle in Rome is a grand Baroque basilica renowned for its monumental dome, richly decorated interior, and prominent role in both art history and opera (notably as the opening setting of Puccini’s "Tosca").

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Baroque church
Roman Catholic basilica
minor basilica
alsoKnownAs Basilica di Sant’Andrea della Valle
architecturalStyle Baroque architecture
belongsToDiocese Diocese of Rome
city Rome
constructionEnd 17th century
constructionStart late 16th century
constructionStartYear 1591
country Italy
culturalSignificance important setting in opera history
notable monument of Roman Baroque architecture
dedicatedTo Saint Andrew the Apostle
denomination Roman Catholic Church
facadeStyle Baroque
hasApse yes
hasDome yes
hasFacade yes
hasHighAltar yes
hasInteriorDecoration frescoes
marble altars
sculptures
stucco decoration
hasLiturgicalStatus basilica minor
hasNave yes
hasOrgan yes
hasSideChapels yes
hasTransept yes
heritageDesignation church of historical and artistic interest in Rome
influencedBy Counter-Reformation church design
location Rome
neighborhood rione Sant’Eustachio
notableFeature elaborate chapels
grand nave
monumental dome
richly decorated interior
notableFor Baroque ceiling decorations
chapels of important Roman families
large dome visible in Rome’s skyline
partOf historic center of Rome
roleInOpera opening setting of Giacomo Puccini’s opera "Tosca"
streetAddress Corso Vittorio Emanuele II
touristAttraction yes
usedFor art historical study
religious services
tourism

Referenced by (1)
Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
Carlo Maderno
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