Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica

Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica, an exemplary statement of Baroque and Medieval architecture, is the largest Catholic Marian church in Rome. Immerse yourself in a grand yet calming atmosphere of Santa Maria Maggiore and understand its papal history.

Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica interior with ornate ceiling during guided tour in Rome, Italy.

Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica interior with ornate ceiling during guided tour in Rome.

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English Guided Tour of Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica

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Embark on an exploration of one of the Seven Pilgrim Churches of Rome, the first dedicated to the Virgin Mary.
Get hassle-free entrance to Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica and learn about the relics from the birth and lifetime of Christ with an optional English-speaking guide.
Learn about the history of Christianity and the church, and experience the altar with 5 pieces of wood from Jesus' manger in Bethlehem.
Choose to upgrade your ticket to include the escorted entrance to the Loggia of Benedictions or to attain skip-the-line access to the Santa Prassede Church.
Fun Fact: Out of the four Patriarchal Basilicas in Rome, Santa Maria Maggiore is the only one to still preserve its original paleochristian design, albeit with considerable modifications.

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Embark on an exploration of one of the Seven Pilgrim Churches of Rome, the first dedicated to the Virgin Mary.
Get hassle-free entrance to Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica and learn about the relics from the birth and lifetime of Christ with an optional English-speaking guide.
Learn about the history of Christianity and the church, and experience the altar with 5 pieces of wood from Jesus' manger in Bethlehem.
Choose to upgrade your ticket to include the escorted entrance to the Loggia of Benedictions or to attain skip-the-line access to the Santa Prassede Church.
Fun Fact: Out of the four Patriarchal Basilicas in Rome, Santa Maria Maggiore is the only one to still preserve its original paleochristian design, albeit with considerable modifications.