Via dei Coronari at a glance
The Via dei Coronari connects the Piazza di Tor Sanguigna with the Piazza dei Coronari. It is a straight street. The name comes from the sellers of rosaries and sacred objects who served pilgrims on their way to St Peter's. Sixtus IV is named as the pope who set up the straight line of the street.
A short walk could start on Piazza Navona, run along the street past the shop windows, and end at the cloister or the church for a quiet stop. Allow an hour for the street alone if you like to browse, and more if you add the exhibition.
This is an independent guide. It is not run by the city, the shop owners or the cloister. The street is a public thoroughfare, so you can walk it at no cost. Shops, the cloister and the church each have their own rules, which are covered below.
Walking the street
What to look for and what to expect.
The shops
The street is known for its antique shops. There is no single set of opening hours for the whole street, so each shop sets its own. Do not plan a visit around the idea that every shop is closed on a particular day. Look at the sign on the door.
The name
Coronari comes from the makers and sellers of rosaries. They worked here because pilgrims came along this line on the way to St Peter's.
From Piazza Navona
The street is close to the square, so you can combine both in one walk. Our Christmas market page and the guide to the Fountain of the Four Rivers cover the square itself.
Buying antiques
Ask about the age and origin of a piece, and ask for a written receipt. If you plan to take larger items home, ask the shop about packing and shipping before you pay.
Walking tours through the lanes of the centre
Guided walks through the Baroque centre that pass Piazza Navona and the streets around it.
Chiostro del Bramante
The cloister is an exhibition venue with its own tickets.
Where it is
The address is Via Arco della Pace 5. The venue has its own exhibition programme and its own entry, separate from the neighbouring church.
Current exhibition
At the time of writing the exhibition is FOOD. Il gusto nell'arte. Prices apply to the exhibition on show, so do not treat them as a permanent cloister fee.
Booking
You can buy at the box office or online. There is no booking by phone. Tickets cannot be cancelled or changed. Check the total, including any online fees, before you pay.
Guided visit
A guided visit to the exhibition lasts about 90 minutes and takes up to 25 people. The price is €110 per group plus €15 per participant, with one free place per 10 participants. Book at least 7 working days ahead. Languages include Italian, English, French, Spanish and German on request.
| Item | Details (2026) |
|---|---|
| Sunday to Thursday | 09:30–20:00, last entry 19:00 |
| Friday and Saturday | 09:30–21:00, last entry 20:00 |
| Regular ticket | €19 |
| Children up to 4 years | Free |
| Children 5 to 13 years | €10 |
| Young people 14 to 18 years | €15 |
| Over 65s and teachers | €17, Monday to Friday at the box office |
| Students | €15, under the conditions at the box office |
Holiday hours for 2026/27: 24 December until 5 p.m., 25 December from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., 31 December until 7 p.m. and 6 January 2027 until 9 p.m. The last entry is one hour before closing. These are the cloister's own hours and have nothing to do with the Christmas market on the square.
Santa Maria della Pace
A small church behind the cloister.
Santa Maria della Pace stands at Via Arco della Pace 5, near the Piazza Navona. It has a cloister by Bramante, the Sibyls painted by Raphael and a Baroque facade by Pietro da Cortona. The church is a separate place from the Chiostro and has its own rules for visitors.
Opening times can change. For visiting arrangements, call the church on 06 68804038 before you go. Do not mix it up with another church of the same name on Via di Villa Sacchetti, which is a different institution with different hours.
Plan the rest of your visit
Places close to the street.
Campo de' Fiori
Morning market and evening bars.
Sant'Agnese in Agone
The church on Piazza Navona.
Eating near the square
How to read menus and charges.
For the wider city, see Rome in one day. If you plan to stay, the page on where to stay compares areas of the old centre.
Via dei Coronari: frequently asked questions
Why is it called Via dei Coronari?
The name comes from the makers and sellers of rosaries and sacred objects who served pilgrims on the way to St Peter's.
What are the shop opening hours?
There is no single set of hours for the street. Each shop sets its own, so look at the sign on the door.
How much does the Chiostro del Bramante cost?
A regular ticket for the current exhibition costs €19 in 2026. Children up to 4 enter free, ages 5 to 13 pay €10 and ages 14 to 18 pay €15.
Can I cancel my ticket for the Chiostro del Bramante?
No. Tickets cannot be cancelled or changed, so pick your date with care.
When can I visit Santa Maria della Pace?
Opening times can change. Call the church on 06 68804038 before you go, and do not use the hours of the church of the same name on Via di Villa Sacchetti.