Basilica of San Clemente

The Basilica of San Clemente is one of the oldest places of worship in Rome. It’s true the present functional church dates back to approximately the 12th century, but the... Basilica of San Clemente

Basilica of Saint John Lateran

Of all the 900 or so churches of Rome, the Basilica of Saint John Lateran (full name, Papal Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran) is one not to be missed out... Basilica of Saint John Lateran

Saint Peter’s Basilica

The reputation the Saint Peter’s Basilica (full name, Papal Basilica of Saint Peter) enjoys throughout Christendom is grounded in two references: it is deemed the most sacred hub of Christianity... Saint Peter’s Basilica

Basilica of Saint Paul outside the Walls

Next to the Saint Peter’s Basilica, the Basilica of Saint John Lateran and the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, the Basilica of Saint Paul outside the Walls completes the range... Basilica of Saint Paul outside the Walls

Basilica of Saint Mary Major

The Basilica of Saint Mary Major (full name, Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major) is one of the four major basilicas of Rome. It is, at the same time, the... Basilica of Saint Mary Major

Basilica of Saint Lawrence outside the Walls

The Basilica of Saint Lawrence outside the Walls is one of the seven pilgrimage churches of Rome. It is ranked as a minor basilica and it was allegedly built on... Basilica of Saint Lawrence outside the Walls

Basilica of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem

The Basilica of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem is one of the seven pilgrim churches of Rome. It is often overlooked by tourists, but it is held in great respect... Basilica of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem

Basilica of Saint Sebastian outside the Walls

The Basilica of Saint Sebastian outside the Walls in Rome is, as the name suggests, located outside the Aurelian Walls. It is also known as the Basilica of Saint Sebastian... Basilica of Saint Sebastian outside the Walls

Basilica of Saint Peter in Chains

The Basilica of Saint Peter in Chains is a minor basilica in Rome, first built between 432 and 440 on already preexisting foundations. The basilica offers no architectural spectacle (it... Basilica of Saint Peter in Chains

Church of Santa Cecilia in Trastevere

Most of the Church of Santa Cecilia in Trastevere in Rome was largely delineated, architecturally speaking, in the 9th, the 15th and the 18th century, when massive restoration works were... Church of Santa Cecilia in Trastevere