Archbasilica  of  Saint  John  Lateran

The Archbasilica of St 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 the slightly simpler "Lateran Basilica". ​
​Opening-times:

Mon - Sun: 07:00 - 18:30 (every day)
Prices/Service times:

​Entrance: Free       Services: Mon - Sun: coming soon
Category: Major Basilicas of Rome

Built: 1735

Architectural style: Baroque/Neoclassical

Area: San Giovanni

Nearest Metro: San Giovanni. Lines A & C (6 minute walk)

Close by: Scala Sancta, Obelisco Lateranense, Lateran Baptistery
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