Sant'Antonio da Padova in Via Merulana Church

Modern Roman church on Via Merulana in Rome

A basilica along Rome's Via Merulana, frequented for Mass, its role in local devotional life and proximity to Santa Maria Maggiore and other central Roman landmarks.

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Sant'Antonio da Padova in Via Merulana at a Glance#

How to Get to Sant'Antonio da Padova in Via Merulana#

In Genoa’s historic centre. Reachable on foot from Piazza De Ferrari (about 10-15 minutes) or by local buses serving the old town. The narrow lanes around the cathedral are best navigated on foot.

Tips for Visiting Sant'Antonio da Padova in Via Merulana#

  • Use the quiet hours of mid-morning or mid-afternoon to avoid school groups and large tourist flows.
  • Stand beneath the main dome and listen: the acoustics highlight the choir and organ when services are held.
  • Ask at the sacristy about any special concerts or organ recitals; these events reveal a different side of the building.

Best Time to Visit Sant'Antonio da Padova in Via Merulana#

Best outside peak summer months; weekday mornings are the quietest.

Spring
Mar-May · 10-20°C
Pleasant weather for walking through Genoa's historic center; light is good for façades and narrow alleyways.
Autumn
Sep-Nov · 12-20°C
Fewer tourists and comfortable temperatures for exploring interior chapels.

Weather & Climate near Sant'Antonio da Padova in Via Merulana#

Climate

Sant'Antonio da Padova in Via Merulana's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 4°C to 30°C. Moderate rainfall (718 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 56 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
41°
Warmest Month
-5°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Acceptable 4° - 12° 7° 74 mm partly cloudy 81% 1.9 m/s 0.2 low 9.4h
February Good 4° - 13° 8° 68 mm partly cloudy 79% 2.1 m/s 0.4 low 10.5h
March Very Good 6° - 16° 11° 59 mm partly cloudy 76% 2.4 m/s 0.7 moderate 11.8h
April Very Good 8° - 18° 13° 58 mm partly cloudy 72% 2.5 m/s 1.2 high 13.2h
May Excellent 12° - 23° 18° 42 mm some cloud 68% 2.1 m/s 1.7 very high 14.4h
June Ideal 16° - 27° 22° 30 mm mostly sunny 62% 2.2 m/s 2.1 extreme 15.0h
July Ideal 19° - 30° 25° 16 mm clear 55% 2.3 m/s 2.2 extreme 14.7h
August Ideal 19° - 31° 25° 33 mm clear 55% 2.1 m/s 1.8 very high 13.7h
September Excellent 16° - 27° 21° 65 mm mostly sunny 64% 2.0 m/s 1.2 high 12.3h
October Very Good 12° - 22° 17° 89 mm some cloud 73% 1.8 m/s 0.7 moderate 11.0h
November Good 8° - 16° 12° 99 mm partly cloudy 80% 1.8 m/s 0.3 low 9.7h
December Acceptable 5° - 13° 8° 85 mm partly cloudy 81% 2.1 m/s 0.2 low 9.1h

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