Bramante Cloister History & Opening Hours

Located in Via Arco della Pace, close to the beautiful Piazza Navona and the Pantheon, Bramante Cloister, known in Italian as Chiostro del Bramante, is an extraordinary example of Renaissance architecture.

The cloister bears the name of its architect, the famous Donato Bramante, also known in Rome for the Little Temple of San Pietro in Montorio, the Belvedere Courtyard and the Bramante Staircase both in in the Vatican Museums, and finally St. Peter’s Church. This oasis in the heart historical center, is the perfect shelter from the hustle and bustle of the city.

After moving from Milan to Rome, Bramante became Pope Julius II’s favorite architect, heating up the rivalry with Michelangelo.
Bramante Cloister is also part of a larger complex, that include the nearby church of Santa Maria della Pace with Raphael’s famous Sibyls. The cloister was actually the Bramante’s first commission Bramante in Rome. It was completed and added to the church in 1504.

The architecture typical of the Renaissance drew inspiration from classicism, mixing the elements of classical Greek temples with the Renaissance splendor. Trivial decorations are abandoned, while the focus moves to structural elements. The elegant cloister features a classical space of porticoes with arches. At the ground level Ionic columns support the vaulted ceilings.
The charming building is now used for art exhibits, concerts and meetings, but once served as the internal tranquil cloister for the adjacent church.

Other than housing beautiful exhibits and masterpieces, Bramante Cloister is the perfect stop for a nice coffee, cappuccino with pastries or for a light lunch. Entrance to the Caffè is free and there’s also free wi-fi. From the reading room there’s a window overlooking the church and you can clearly spot Raphael’s frescoes.

• How to Visit
• How to Reach
• Santa Maria della Pace Church Facts
• Brante Cloister FAQ
• Free Itineraries
• What’s Nearby

1PLAN YOUR VISIT IN ADVANCE

– Add this site to your travel list. Check in advance current visit at the official website http://www.chiostrodelbramante.it available in english

2CHECK IN ADVANCE THE BEST TIME VISIT

– Springtime and Summertime: 10.00am, 6.00pm or 7.00pm;
– Fall and Wintertime: from 10.30am, from 4.30pm to 7.00pm;

3WEAR COMFORTABLE FOOTWEAR

– Summertime: sneakers, sun cream and a hat;
– Wintertime: sneakers, umbrella and raincoat

Call Center:
+39 06 68809035
Monday to Friday: 10.00 am – 8.00 pm
Saturday and Sunday: 10.00 am – 9.00 pm

1FROM THE CITY CENTER TO BRAMANTE CLOISTER

Bus Lines (Stop “Senato”):

30708187492628

Address:
Arco della Pace, 5, 00186 Rome, Italy
Get directions from Google Maps

The Church of Santa Maria della Pace stands in Rome historical centre, just a few steps far from the charming Piazza Navona. This beautiful church, that houses impressive masterpieces by great artists such as Peruzzi and Raphael, rises on the remains in advance state of decay of an earlier chapel dedicated to St. Andrew Aquaricariis. According to legend, in 1480 a drunk man threw a stone again an image of the Virgin Mary located under the porch. Read More...

Are you wondering something about this landmark in Rome? Go to our Q&A section and post your question. It will be answered by an official Rome tour guide!