Basilica of Santi Quattro Coronati (Basilica dei Santi Quattro Coronati) Tours and Tickets

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Like many religious sites in Rome, the Basilica of Santi Quattro Coronati offers free admission, but entering certain areas requires a modest fee: €3 for the cloisters, and a small donation to enter the Chapel of San Silvestro. The basilica features as a stop on some guided tours, with prices from around US$80.

The Basilica of Santi Quattro Coronati is part of a 5th-century convent complex run by Augustinian nuns. It’s known for its well-preserved medieval elements, such as a cloister decorated with mosaics in the rare Cosmatesque style, as well as exquisite medieval frescoes in the Gothic Hall and Chapel of San Silvestro.

The Basilica of Santi Quattro Coronati is open every day, generally from 6:30am until 12.45pm when it closes for lunch, before reopening from 3.15pm to 7:30pm. It operates more limited hours on Tuesday afternoons (5pm to 7.30pm), while Sunday hours are typically 6.45am to 12pm, then 3.30pm to 7.30pm. The Chapel of San Silvestro is open Monday to Saturday, 9.30am to 12pm, while the cloisters are open during the same hours from Tuesday to Saturday.

A 10-minute walk southeast of the Colosseum, the Basilica of Santi Quattro Coronati is easy to reach on foot from many of Rome’s top attractions. If you’re coming from another part of town, ride the metro to the Colosseo station, which is a short walk from the basilica.

Yes, several guided tours visit the Basilica of Santi Quattro Coronati, especially those focused on Rome’s more unique attractions. Hop on a Vespa and see it on a tour of the city’s “secret” spots, or join a walking tour of Roman churches to see spectacular artwork and underground ruins.