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Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore

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Piazza di Santa Maria Maggiore 42, 00185 Rome, Italy
Open today: 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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One of seven pilgrimage basilicas in the world, this church was founded in 432 AD and is where the famous architect Bernini is buried.
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Piazza di Santa Maria Maggiore 42, 00185 Rome, Italy
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Beautiful...
We attended service here and it was beautiful. Highly recommend if you like to experience Cathedral and Basilica places when you travel.
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Date of experience: January 2020
Incredibly beautiful
This basilica was ornate inside and out, peaceful and overwhelming at once. Security checkpoint to enter was quick.
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Date of experience: December 2019
Beautiful
Beautiful Plaza and Basilica, we enjoyed the facade at night sipping a spritz from across the street, magical!
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Date of experience: December 2019
Beautiful Church
This is a beautiful church to spend some time walking through. Most of it is free, but there are a few areas that cost a 1-2 euros to enter.
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Date of experience: January 2020
Fantastic interiors
Very high ceilings, decorated with gold. Worth a visit, free and hardly any queue. Went there at least three times
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Date of experience: November 2019
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