The Papal Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore has dominated the city of Rome for sixteen centuries: an excellent Marian temple and cradle of artistic civilization.

Located on the top of the Esquiline Hill, it is one of the four Papal Basilicas of Rome. According to tradition, the Virgin indicated and inspired the construction of her home on the Esquiline.

The numerous treasures it contains make Santa Maria Maggiore a place where art and spirituality come together in a perfect union, offering visitors those unique emotions. Admire the tomb of the Bernini family, the Baptistery, the Holy Door and many other masterpieces. Discover number of facts about the pontiffs: Pope Francis places his apostolic journeys under the protection of the Salus, which he usually visits before departure and after his return or Mass was celebrated in Santa Maria Maggiore for the first time on Christmas Eve and for centuries the Pontiffs went to the Basilica maintaining this custom.