Donna Camilla Savelli
Trastevere, Rome
“Baroque convent sanctuary”
Vibe
Vaulted Baroque corridors wrap around a central cloister garden filled with citrus and olive trees at the base of the Janiculum.
“Baroque convent sanctuary”
A 1642 convent designed by Francesco Borromini, featuring vaulted cloisters and historic refectory frescoes.
Restored Baroque architectural lines, monastic courtyards, and warm contemporary styling completed in a 2024 renovation.
Quiet guest rooms framed by exposed timber beams, attentive reception service, and panoramic rooftop aperitifs.
At the base of the Janiculum Hill in Trastevere, a short walk from Piazza di Santa Maria.
Rooms
Former convent quarters pair exposed timber ceiling beams with warm contemporary finishes and framed views of inner cloister courtyards.
Backstory
Duchess Camilla Virginia Savelli commissioned Baroque master Francesco Borromini in 1642 to design this quiet refuge for cloistered Augustinian nuns.
Eat & drink
Breakfast is served beneath oil paintings in the former refectory, while evenings bring Roman fare at Contempo and rooftop aperitifs.
The neighborhood
Set along the quiet slope of Via Garibaldi, lively Trastevere piazzas and the panoramic vistas of the Janiculum Hill sit just steps away.
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