Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran

The Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran is a cathedral and one of the oldest basilicas in Rome.

Constructed in 1735 by Italian architect Alessandro Galilei, It's known as various names including the rather long-winded "Cathedral of the Most Holy Savior and of Saints John the Baptist and the Evangelist in the Lateran" or simply the "Lateran Basilica".

Opening-times:

Mon - Sun: 07:00 - 18:30 (every day)

Entrance:

Free

Category: Cathedrals of Italy

City: Rome

Region: Lazio

Province: Metropolitan City of Rome

Built: 1735

Architectural style: Baroque/Neoclassical

Nearest Metro: San Giovanni - Line A & Line C - 350 m - 5 mins

Close by: Scala Sancta, Obelisco Lateranense, Lateran Baptistery

Recommended accommodation: Hotel Artemide

UNESCO World Heritage Site

Historic Centre of Rome, the Properties of the Holy See in the City Enjoying Extraterritorial Rights and San Paolo Fuori le Mura

Year: 1980

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