Palazzo del Laterano
Piazza San Giovanni in Laterano 6, 00184 Roma
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Description
Rebuilt in 1586, the Lateran Palace was the popes' residence until they left for Avignon. Of the medieval building, the Scala sancta (a staircase traditionally identified with the steps climbed by Christ in Pontius Pilate's palace) survives; devout visitors scale these stairs on their knees. At the top is the private papal chapel, called the "Sancta Sanctorum" on account of the precious relics kept there.
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Things to see and donearby
- The Green Guide75 m - Piazza di San Giovanni in Laterano, 00184 Roma
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Where to sleepnearby
- From €533House72 m - Piazza San Giovanni in Laterano 44, 00184 Rome
- From €40Sangiò Guest House79 m - 60 Piazza di San Giovanni in Laterano, 00184 Rome
- From €43San Giovanni Rooms Roma99 m - Piazza di San Giovanni in Laterano 44, 00185 Rome
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Where to eatnearby
- Sampietrino - L'osteria di San GiovanniAround€20178 m - Via Domenico Fontana, 16, 00185 Roma
- Le Virtù in tavolaAround€30207 m - Via Domenico Fontana, 26, I-00185 Roma
- Spaccio PastaAround€25283 m - Via Emanuele Filiberto, 186, 00185 Roma
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