Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore
Piazza di Santa Maria Maggiore, 00185 Roma
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Description
Founded by Pope Sixtus III (432-440), this is one of Rome's four great basilicas, and has been remodelled many times down the centuries. Erected in 1377, its campanile is the highest in Rome. The façade is the work of Ferdinando Fuga. The interior is breathtaking; note the beautiful 5C mosaics in the nave depicting Old Testament scenes, and also those decorating the apse and the main arch.
Localisation
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Where to sleepnearby
- From €60Luxury A Casa Simpatia Roma - Free Secure Parking if book 4 nights57 m - 41 Via Nino Bixio, 00185 Rome
- From €41Domus Liberius - Rome61 m - Via Liberiana 17, 00185 Rome
- From €40Domus Maggiore67 m - Piazza di Santa Maria Maggiore 12 (Check-in at Via Merulana 286), 00185 Rome
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Where to eatnearby
- Masa RomaAround€34112 m - Via di S. Maria Maggiore, 143, 00185 Roma
- Cicilardone a Monte CarusoAround€30180 m - Via Farini, 12, 00185 Roma
- Bono Bottega Nostrana - MontiAround€15181 m - Via Cavour, 63, 00184 Roma
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