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What To Expect

Discover the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore at your own pace with a helpful host who will give you useful information and escort you through the entrance.

This miraculous place was founded through an astonishing event-The apparition of the Virgin Mary in a dream of a roman patrician followed by a snowfall in the middle of summer (month of August).

Considered an absolute masterpiece of early Christian art and architecture with the beauty of its mosaics, frescoes and sculptures. The Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore stands on the top of the Esquiline hill that holds several precious relics. It has the relic of the Holy Crib, shards from the Holy Manger, a piece of the True Cross, and the tombs of St. Matthew, St. Jerome, and Pope Pius V.

Marvel by the elegance of the Loggia of Benedictions on the second floor topped with a sculptural group. At the center are Mary and Jesus flanked by popes. And has a ceiling that is unpainted and coffered and has decorative reliefs that show the coat of arms of Pope Paul V.

Explore Bernini’s spiral staircase, a first of its kind. This architectural and engineering feat is an inspiration to the world of art and a model to replicate to the world of engineering.

Discover the Liturgical vestments of the Popes that are also exhibited in the museum together with the historic Liberian museum’s collection consists of the most precious objects of the Basilica, also called the “Bethlehem of the West”, such as holy relics, chalices, ostensories and liturgical vestments.


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Included / Excluded
Historic Liberian Museum
Bernini’s stairs
Room of the Popes
Loggia of Benedictions
Santa Maria Maggiore
Access to :
Escorted Entrance
Gratuities
Hotel pick up and drop off

Before You Go

Food and drinks are not allowed, with the exception of water.

Photography with a flash is not allowed inside. The staff are authorized to delete any files taken.

Late arrivals will not be accommodated

All guests must undergo airport-style security. During high season the wait may be up to 30 minutes

Wear clothing that covers at least the shoulders and knees ,If your clothing does not comply with the rules, you may be denied entry.


Meeting Point

Piazza di Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome, Italy

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