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, minimizing wait time and hassle!. 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.
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. See world reknowned 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.
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 renowned engineering feat. Visit the historic Liberian museum’s collection consists of the most precious objects of the Basilica, along with Liturgical vestments of the Popes.
Skip-the-line tickets
Entrance ticket
On-site assistance
Tips (optional)
Hotel pick-up/drop-off
Audio guide
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Piazza di Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome, Italy
Meeting point:
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the activity starts The meeting point is at Piazza Santa Maria Maggiore. Located in the between via Gioberti (Esquilino district) and via Merulana (Esquilino-Monti). Our staff will be meeting you holding a “LOVING ROME” orange flag and escorting you through the main entrance and there will be an official employee that accompanies you entering the basilica.
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Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET
Phone number: +1 208-744-6464