The mosaics from both the 5th century and the 13th are fantastic, as are the cosmatesque floors. The gilded wood ceiling is a bit over the top, whether or not you believe the gold is from Columbus. But the attitude of the Vatican guards (this is extraterritorial zone) telling you not to sit on the steps, not to take pictures,... More

This church was simply fantastic. Beautiful artwork and amazing relics. Below the altar houses wood from the cradle of Christ then down below is the museum which houses some truly amazing items. Several Papal robes but then comes the biggies, the writing arms of St Luke and St Matthew, a cross with wood from the true cross, thorns believed to... More

My neice told me I must see this Basillica and I found it to be in the area I was staying by accident one evening. It is one of the prettiest Basillicas I have ever entered and while we were there there was a lovely Prayer service for the Poor and the World.I feel Like I was so lucky to... More

Yes, the altar of the church, the columns with gold, the ceiling in gold, is in honor to Mary, Mother of God, the Highest ! The Basilic is the Maggiore !!! More

Unbelievable how well things were built. The churches are beautiful. More

St. Mary Major is one of the Major Basilicas in Rome. It is the largest church dedicated to the Virgin Mary. It is also know as Our Lady of the Snow. The artwork and architecture is amazing...loads of doric columns. Also has the Crypt of the Nativity which is supposably the wood from the Crib of the Nativity of Jesus. More

The intricacy here is on a par with any other. Not quite the scope and size as some, but impressive nonetheless. The history is very interesting. More

We were very happy with our decision to visit this Church on our first Roman Holiday. Beautiful old church. Worth visiting. More

Beautiful. If you have a hop on hop off bus tour, the bus stop is right next to it. Well worth dropping in for a visit. More