Christian Rome Tour, Rome, Lazio, Italy
A perspective on the importance of Catholic Christianity, intertwined in Rome’s history, arcaic traditions and culture. Without leaving out the artistic and architectural aspect.
Historical changes and art are often found in the oldest Roman churches.
Like in Basilica di San Clemente, the only church in Rome, built on three different levels; the Basilica of Saint John Lateran and The “Scala Santa (Holy Stairs); the Basilica of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem, one of the Seven Pilgrim Churches of Rome and the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore
Description & Instructions When Visiting Rome, Lazio, Italy
A perspective on the importance of Catholic Christianity, intertwined in Rome’s history, arcaic traditions and culture. Without leaving out the artistic and architectural aspect.
Historical changes and art are often found in the oldest Roman churches.
Like in Basilica di San Clemente, the only church in Rome, built on three different levels; the Basilica of Saint John Lateran and The “Scala Santa” (Holy Stairs); the Basilica of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem, one of the Seven Pilgrim Churches of Rome and the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, Piazza di Santa Maria Maggiore 42, 00185 Rome Italy
dedicated to the Virgin Mary is the largest Catholic Marian church in Rome. Your guide will take you to visit to the basilica are its 5th century mosaics, a reliquary said to contain a piece of the crib that once held the baby Jesus, an ancient icon of the Virgin Mary, the tomb of Saint Jerome, and the tomb of the artist Gian Lorenzo Bernini.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Basilica of San Clemente, Via Labicana 95, 00184 Rome Italy
the only church in Rome, built on three different levels, from the 1st to the 12th century. Our expertised tour guide will give a unique insight into the exciting history of this church and you will discover the beautiful interior, but it is especially notable for its three historical layers
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Scala Santa and Chapel of San Lorenzo, Piazza di San Giovanni in Laterano 14, 00184 Rome Italy
Located adjacent to the Basilica of St. John Lateran it’s linked to Jesus of Jerusalem himself.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Arcibasilica di San Giovanni in Laterano, Piazza di Porta San Giovanni, 4, 00184 Rome Italy
You will visit the interiors of this most ancient church in the world. Due to the fact that the pope is also the bishop of Rome, Saint John in Lateran being seat of the bishop’s residence is also Rome’s Cathedral.
Duration: 1 hour
Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Rome, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
