St. Peter's Basilica

- St. Peter’s Basilica is the largest church in Rome, and is considered one of the holiest sites in Christianity
- The church is named after Saint Peter, the Apostle, and is built on the site where Saint Peter is believed to have been buried
- St. Peter’s Basilica is built in the Renaissance style and is adorned with many works of art, including Michelangelo’s Pietà
- The basilica is a popular pilgrimage site for Catholics and is also one of the most visited tourist attractions in Rome
Location: Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City
Opening Hours: 07:00 a.m. to 07:00 p.m.
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Basilica Di Santa Maria Maggiore

- Basilica di Santa Maria is a Roman church, which is said to be the largest Catholic Marian church in the world
- Santa Maria Maggiore is a papal basilica, and holds the title of "mother of the churches in Rome"
- The basilica is surmounted by a Dome, which was once the largest in the world
- It is home to a number of important works of art, including a statue of the Virgin Mary by Michelangelo, and a painting of the Crucifixion by Pietro Perugino
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Basilica Di San Giovanni in Laterano

- Amongst the best Roman catholic churches is the Papal Archbasilica of St. John Lateran
- It is the cathedral church of the Diocese of Rome and the official ecclesiastical seat of the Bishop of Rome, who is the Pope
- Basilica di San Giovanni is the oldest and ranks first among the four papal basilicas, holding the unique title of "archbasilica"
- The papal altar in the Archbasilica has relics from Paul and Peter
- You can also find statues representing the Twelve Apostles inside the church
- The ceiling of the Basilica boasts of frescoes designed by Michelangelo
Location: P.za di S. Giovanni in Laterano, 4, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Opening Hours: 07:00 a.m. to 06:30 p.m.
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Santa Maria Del Popolo

- One of the Best churches in Rome, Santa Maria del Popolo, is located in the heart of the city
- The church is known for its beautiful architecture and stunning art, which includes works by Raphael and Caravaggio
- Visitors to the church can also enjoy views of Rome from the church’s rooftop
- Santa Maria del Popolo is a popular destination for both tourists and locals alike
Location: Piazza del Popolo, 12, 00187 Roma RM, Italy
Opening Hours: 07:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; 04:00 p.m. to 07:00 p.m.
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Pantheon

- The Pantheon is one of the most beautiful and well-known Churches in Rome, as well as in the world
- The interior of the Pantheon is simply stunning, with its large central dome and bright, natural light coming in from the oculus (hole) at the top
- The church was originally built as a pagan temple, but was later converted into a Christian church
- It is now a Catholic church and is known as Santa Maria ad Martyres
Location: Piazza della Rotonda, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
Opening Hours: 09:00 a.m. to 06:45 p.m.
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Santa Maria in Trastevere

- Santa Maria in Trastevere is a beautiful roman church that was built in the 4th century
- It is one of the oldest churches in Rome and is known for its stunning mosaics
- The church is located in the Trastevere Rione, or district, and is dedicated to the Virgin Mary
- The façade of the church is decorated with mosaics, and there is a 13th-century bell tower
- The interior of the church is decorated with frescoes, mosaics, and sculptures
Location: Piazza di Santa Maria in Trastevere, 00153 Roma RM, Italy
Opening Hours: 07:30 a.m. to 09:00 p.m.
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Santa Cecilia in Trastevere

- Santa Cecilia in Trastevere is one of the oldest roman catholic churches, and has been extensively rebuilt and restored over the centuries
- The church is located in the Trastevere district of Rome, on the site of an early Christian cemetery
- The church underwent a major restoration in the 12th century, when it was rebuilt in the Romanesque style that is a delight to the visitors
- The façade is decorated with a fine mosaic, and the interior of the church is richly decorated with frescoes and stucco work
Location: Piazza di Santa Cecilia, 22, 00153 Roma RM, Italy
Opening Hours: 09:30 a.m. to 01:00 p.m.; 04:00 p.m. to 07:15 p.m.
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Basilica Di Santa Croce in Gerusalemme

- The Basilica of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem, or the Basilica di Santa Croce in Gerusalemme, is one of the Best churches in Rome
- The basilica contains a number of reliquaries, including the Chapel of the Holy Cross, which houses the relic of the True Cross
- You can also find the Chapel of St. Helena here, which houses the relics of Saint Helena
Location: Piazza di S. Croce in Gerusalemme, 00185 Roma RM, Italy
Opening Hours: 07:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.; 03:30 p.m. to 07:30 p.m.
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Santa Maria sopra Minerva

- Ranked amongst the most popular Churches in Rome is the church of Santa Maria sopra Minerva
- The church is dedicated to the Virgin Mary, and is one of the twenty-three major basilicas in Rome
- While it is a minor basilica, it is still one of the four papal minor basilicas in Rome
- The basilica is known for its extensive use of marble, and for its extensive decoration
- The interior of the church is decorated with paintings, sculpture, and mosaics, and contains the remains of two popes, and the tomb of Cardinal Newman
Location: Piazza della Minerva, 42, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
Opening Hours: 07:00 a.m. to 07:00 p.m.
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San Clemente

- The roman church of San Clemente is a beautiful and historic place of worship that has been standing for centuries
- The church is known for its stunning architecture and art, as well as its rich history
- The San Clemente church is one of the few churches in Rome that has survived largely unchanged since its original construction
- The church is home to a number of important artworks and artifacts, including a 12th-century mosaic of Christ Pantocrator and a 13th-century fresco of the Last Judgment
- The San Clemente church also houses the tomb of St. Clement, the patron saint of the church
Location: Via Labicana, 95, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Opening Hours: 09:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; 03:00 p.m. to 05:30 p.m.
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Basilica Di San Pietro in Vincoli

- The Basilica di San Pietro in Vincoli is one of the roman catholic churches that is dedicated to St. Peter
- The church is best known for being the home of Michelangelo's statue of Moses, which was commissioned by Pope Julius II
- It is also home to a reliquary containing a fragment of the True Cross
- The reliquary containing the fragment of the True Cross is located in the Chapel of the Holy Cross
Location: Piazza di San Pietro in Vincoli, 4/a, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Opening Hours: 08:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; 03:00 p.m. to 07:00 p.m.
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Basilica of St Lawrence Outside the Walls

- The Basilica of St. Lawrence is amongst the Best churches in Rome, located in the Rione Monti, on the Via della Lungara, a street leading to the Aurelian Walls
- It was built in the 4th century, on the site of a previous church that had been destroyed by fire
- The new church was consecrated by Pope Sylvester I in 324 AD, which was damaged by fire again in 1075 AD, and was rebuilt in the Romanesque style
- The church is decorated with artworks from the 13th to the 18th centuries
Location: Piazzale del Verano, 3, 00185 Roma RM, Italy
Opening Hours: 07:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; 04:00 p.m. to 07:00 p.m.
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Santa Maria in Cosmedin

- The Basilica of Santa Maria in Cosmedin is another one of the oldest Churches in Rome, with a history that can be traced back to the 7th century
- The church is best known for housing the Bocca della Verità, or the "Mouth of Truth", a stone mask that is said to be able to determine if a person is telling the truth
- The church is also home to the reliquary of the Arm of St. Patrick
- The exterior of the church is made of brick and travertine, and is decorated with a number of stone sculptures
Location: Piazza della Bocca della Verità, 18, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
Opening Hours: 09:30 a.m. to 06:00 p.m.
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Sant'Andrea al Quirinale

- Sant'Andrea al Quirinale is a roman church, located on the Via del Quirinale
- The church is octagonal in shape, with eight columns supporting a dome
- The interior of the church is decorated with marble, stucco, and paintings
- The ceiling of the church is painted with a fresco by Giovanni Battista Gaulli
Location: Via del Quirinale, 30, 00187 Roma RM, Italy
Opening Hours: 09:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; 03:00 p.m. to 06:00 p.m.
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Santa Pudenziana

- Of all the roman catholic churches, the 4th century Santa Pudenziana is one of the most beautiful
- Santa Pudenziana is dedicated to Saint Pudentiana, sister of Saint Praxedes and daughter of Saint Pudens
- The church was built on the site of a 2nd-century house, and was first mentioned in 4th century documents
- It is situated on the Via Praenestina, a Roman road running east from Rome, and is one of the oldest churches in the city
Location: Via Urbana, 160, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Opening Hours: 09:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
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