Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore
Latest update: 26 February 2022
The Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore is one of the most important churches in Rome. It's one of just four churches classified as a major basilica, along with Saint Peter's Basilica, the Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran and the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls.
The church was originally established in the 5th century but has been greatly refurbished and added to in the intervening years. |
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City: Rome
Province: Metropolitan City of Rome Region: Lazio Groundbreaking: 432 AD Architectural style: Classic Roman, Romanesque, Baroque Nearest Metro: Cavour - Line B - 550 m - 8 minute walk |
Close by: Rome Termini Train Station, Colosseum, Roman Forum
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Recommended accommodation: Hotel Artemide
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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
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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