Municipio I in Roma in Cittΰ metropolitana di Roma Capitale, Latium, Rome, Italy — Central Italy (Tyrrhenian Coast)
Pio Papa IX
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Pope Pius IX
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, August 2, 2025
1. Pio Papa IX / Pope Pius IX Marker
Nel di 28 marzo 1851 Pio Papa IX incontrandosi nel ssmo viatico seguitolo varcava questa soglia e la famiglia di Vincenzo Cacace fu visitata e benedetta dal salvatore del mondo e dal suo vicario in terra
On March 28, 1851, Pope Pius IX meeting in the Most Holy Viaticum, crossed this threshold, and the family of Vincenzo Cacace was visited and blessed by the savior of the world and his vicar on earth.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is March 28, 1851.
Location. 41° 53.701′ N, 12° 28.372′ E. Marker is in Roma, Lazio (Latium, Rome), in Cittΰ metropolitana di Roma Capitale. It is in Municipio I. It is on Via dei Giubbonari east of Campo de' Fiori. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Via dei Giubbonari 63, Roma, Lazio 00186, Italy. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, the Schengen Area, a coastal Mediterranean country, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Byzantine Empire and specifically also the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Campo dei Fiori (within shouting distance of this marker); Guido Rattoppatore (within shouting distance of this marker); Giordano Bruno (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Parione (about 90 meters away); Hotel Teatro di Pompeo (about 90 meters away); Palazzo del Monte di Pietΰ / Palace of the Pawnshop
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More about this marker. "SSMO" on the plaque is short for santissimo, which translates to "most holy."
Regarding Pio Papa IX / Pope Pius IX. Details about this visit by Pope Pius to the home of Vincenzo Cacace could not be found. In 1851, Pius was early in a reign that would eventually last almost 32 years, the longest of any pope in history since St. Peter.
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, August 2, 2025
2. Pio Papa IX / Pope Pius IX Marker
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, August 2, 2025
3. Via dei Giubbonari facing towards Campo de' Fiori
The marker is on the right side of the photo.
Painting by Giovanni Orsi, courtesy of Wikimedia Commons, circa 1847
4. Pope Pius IX (1792-1878)
Pius was the longest-serving Pope in history, reigning as head of the Catholic church for almost 32 years.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 8, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 8, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 91 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 8, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
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