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Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore

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The Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore is one of Rome’s four major papal basilicas and among the city’s most beautiful churches. Built in the 5th century, it is dedicated to the Virgin Mary and showcases a blend of early Christian, baroque, and Renaissance styles. Its magnificent mosaics, marble interiors, and historical relics make it a must-visit spiritual landmark in Rome.

What to See & Do

  • Admire the stunning 🌟 5th-century mosaics 🎨 depicting scenes 📜 from the Old Testament 📖✨
  • Visit the ornate coffered ceiling 👑, gilded with the first gold 💰 brought from the New World 🌎👀
  • See the relic 🙏 of the Holy Crib 👶 (said to contain wood 🪵 from the manger of Christ ✝️)
  • Explore the Borghese Chapel 🏰 and Sistine Chapel ⛪ (within the basilica 🇮🇹, not the Vatican 🇻🇦 one) ✅
  • Climb the bell tower 🔔 for a panoramic view 🔭 of the Esquiline Hill area 🏘️📸

How to Get There

  • By Metro 🚇: Line A 🟥 to Termini Station 🚉, 5-minute walk 🚶‍♂️⏱️💨
  • By Bus 🚌: Routes 🚍 16, 75, or 714 stop nearby 📍✅
  • By Foot 👣: 10-minute walk 🚶‍♀️ from Rome Termini Station 🚆⏱️
  • By Taxi 🚕: Around €8 💰 from central Rome 🏘️👍

Travel Tips

  • Dress modestly 👗; shoulders 👚 and knees 👖 should be covered 🙏✅
  • Visit early morning 🌅 to enjoy quiet reflection 🧘 before tours 🚌 arrive 🤫😌
  • Attend a short Mass service 🎶 to experience the basilica’s spiritual ambiance 🕯️✝️
  • Photography 📸 is allowed 👍 but be respectful 🙏 during prayer times 🛐⚠️

Suggested Itinerary

  • 8:00 AM – Arrive 🧭 and explore the basilica’s main nave ⛪ and mosaics 🎨👀
  • 9:00 AM – Visit the Holy Crib Chapel 👶 and Borghese Chapel 🏰🙏
  • 10:00 AM – Enjoy coffee ☕ at a nearby café 🥐 on Via Cavour 😋🍹
  • 10:30 AM – Continue 🚶‍♂️ to nearby attractions 🗺️ like the Colosseum 🏟️ or Monti District 🏘️👋

Opening Hours & Entry

Open:

Daily: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Entry Fee:

Free (donations appreciated)

Best Time to Visit:

Morning, when the sunlight illuminates the golden mosaics.

Location

📌 Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, Piazza di Santa Maria Maggiore, 00100 Rome, Italy

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