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Visit this historian’s paradise and a spiritual landmark with expert audio guidance.
Visit this historian’s paradise and a spiritual landmark with expert audio guidance.
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Overlooking the basilica, the Bell Tower of Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica stands almost 75 meters, making it the tallest bell tower in Rome. With its Romanesque design and elegant proportions, the Bell Tower provides some of the most stunning views of the Rome skyline.
The triumphal arch is located above the main altar of the Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica. The stunning mosaics on the arch depict scenes from the Old and New Testaments, including the Coronation of the Virgin Mary and other instances from the life of Christ.
The Chapel of the Nativity within Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica is particularly noteworthy. It features frescoes depicting the birth of Jesus and adds to the overall artistic and religious experience of the visit.
Located just beneath the main altar at Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica, the ornate Papal Altar is decorated beautifully. The Papal Altar is of great significance at the basilica, since it is presided over by the Pope during special religious ceremonies.
Located beneath the main nave, the Crypt of the Nativity is an altar that is believed to contain five fragments of the original Bethlehem manger of Jesus Christ. Owing to this, Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica is one of the seven pilgrimage sites of Rome.
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Last entry: 6:30 PM.
Best time to visit: The best time to visit Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica is early in the morning, just after it has opened. During this time crowds are less and you easily and comfortably explore the basilica and marvel at its beautiful frescoes and mosaics.
Address: P.za di Santa Maria Maggiore, 00100 Roma RM, Italy.
Budget: Relais Santa Maria Maggiore (180m), Hotel Demetra Capitolina Roma (220m), Hotel Valle Rome (240m).
Mid-range: Hotel Gallia (100m), Mecenate Palace Hotel (150m), The Hive Hotel (270m).
Luxury: DoubleTree by Hilton Rome Monti (210m), Monti Palace Hotel (450m), Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome Hotel (540m).
Located 1.3 km from Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica, the Roman Forum is a rectangular forum (plaza) surrounded by the ruins of several important ancient government buildings at the center of Rome. It was the focal point of public life in ancient Rome and served as a marketplace, ceremonial center, and social and political hub.
Located 2.6 km from Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica, Trevi Fountain is arguably the most famous fountain in Rome. Don’t forget to toss a coin into the fountain and make a wish when you visit the attraction.
A ticket for Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica will cost you €19.
You can purchase tickets for Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica online or purchase them directly at the attraction. The best way to book your tickets is online, since it helps save time and money.
Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica tickets include access to the basilica. You can also upgrade your standard ticket to include an English-speaking guide, entrance to Loggia of Benedictions, escorted entrance to the basilica, and skip-the-line access to the Santa Prassede Church.
You can upgrade your standard tickets for Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica to include skip-the-line access to the Santa Prassede Church.
You can upgrade your ticket for Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica to include entry access to the Loggia of Benedictions and priority access to Santa Prassede Church.
You can cancel your Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica tickets 24 hours before the experience begins for a full refund.
It can take you around 1 to 2 hours to complete a tour of Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica.