Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore

Italy, Rome, pigeons flying in front of Santa Maria Maggiore
Square in Front of Santa Maria Maggiore
Altar of the Basilic
The terrace on the second floor of the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore. There’s a beautiful mosaic wall to the right worth a visit.
Santa Maria Maggiore is a papal major basilica and the largest catholic marian church in Rome. The basilica enshrines the venerated image of Salus Populi Romani, depicting the Blessed Virgin Mary as the help and protectress of the Roman people, which was franted a Canonical coronation by Pope Gregory XVI oh august 1838.

Tours & day trips

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Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, & St. Peter’s Basilica Fully Guided Tour

Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, & St. Peter’s Basilica Fully Guided Tour

Activity duration is 1 hour
9.0 out of 10 with 6610 reviews
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Price is P 1,741 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Explore the Best Highlights of Rome by Golf Car - Private Tour

Explore the Best Highlights of Rome by Golf Car - Private Tour

Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 12 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is P 6,962 per adult*
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Food, drink & nightlife

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3 in 1 Cooking Class near Navona: Fettuccine, Ravioli & Tiramisu

3 in 1 Cooking Class near Navona: Fettuccine, Ravioli & Tiramisu

Activity duration is 3 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 2648 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is P 4,177 per adult
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Attractions

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Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tour + Basilica Option with Skip the Line

Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tour + Basilica Option with Skip the Line

Activity duration is 1 hour
8.8 out of 10 with 1022 reviews
Free cancellation available
The previous price was P 2,019 and current price is P 1,918 per adult
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Holiday & seasonal tours

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Rome: Private photoshoot at the Trevi Fountain Golden Hour

Rome: Private photoshoot at the Trevi Fountain Golden Hour

Activity duration is 10 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 8 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is P 2,019 per adult
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Popular places to visit

Piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere in Rome, Italy

Piazza Santa Maria Maggiore

Find out about the history of Rome when you take a trip to Piazza Santa Maria Maggiore. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

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One of the oldest churches in Rome with wonderful mosaics!

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Enjoy an outing to Abbazia di San Bernardo Alle Terme di Diocleziano during your stay in Rome. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art scene in this vibrant area.

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