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Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore Tour

Location Rome, Italy
$337.74
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Overview

Although enlarged and redecorated, the basilica retains much of its original structure of the fifth century. In the years following the return of the papacy to Rome from Avignon, part of the church was used as a papal residence until the complete renovation of the Vatican palace. Admire its mosaics of the fifth century, a reliquary that is said to contain a piece of the crib that once held baby Jesus, an ancient icon of the Virgin Mary, the tomb of St. Jerome and the tomb of the artist Gian Lorenzo Bernini.There is also the Sistine Chapel in the Papal Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, dedicated to Pope Sixtus V.
Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore Tour
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours

  • Live guide
  • Pick-up
  • Small group limited to a maximum of 14 people
  • Drop off
  • Tips

Meeting point
Meeting point is in front of Palazzo Naiadi hotel.
Return details
Meeting point is in front of Palazzo Naiadi hotel.

  • Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore
    The Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore is a Papal major basilica and the largest Catholic Marian church in Rome from which size it receives the appellation "major". Among the Patriarchal Basilicas of Rome, St. Mary Major is the only one to have kept its original structure, though it has been enhanced over the course of years. The basilica enshrines the venerated image of Salus Populi Romani, depicting the Blessed Virgin Mary as the help and protectress of the Roman people, which was granted a Canonical coronation by Pope Gregory XVI on 15 August 1838 accompanied by his Papal bull Cælestis Regina.

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirement
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    Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore Tour

    Location Rome, Italy
    $337.74
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
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