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Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore

Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome

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Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore

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Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore
4.5
16,261
#1 of 2,226 things to do in Rome
Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
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7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
About
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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The area
Address
Neighbourhood: Centro
How to get there
  • Termini • 6 min walk
  • Vittorio Emanuele • 7 min walk
Best nearby
We rank these restaurants and attractions by balancing reviews from our members with how close they are to this location.
Restaurants
7,901 within 5 kms
Bono Bottega Nostrana - Monti
171
0.3 km
Gelateria S.M.Maggiore
817
0.3 km£ • Dessert • Gluten Free Options
T & C Burger Lab
298
0.4 km£ • Quick Bites • American • Vegetarian Friendly
Pizzeria Mediterranea
352
0.4 km£ • Italian • Pizza • Fast food
Gelateria Il Capriccio di Carla
143
0.4 km£ • Dessert • Italian • Vegetarian Friendly
Sapori e Delizie
1,909
0.2 km£ • Italian • Pizza • Mediterranean
Zizzi Pizza - Laboratorio artigianale
1,279
0.3 km£ • Italian • Pizza • Fast food
Trattoria Cecio
2,160
0.2 km££ - £££ • Italian • Mediterranean • European
Trieste Pizza
975
0.4 km£ • Italian • Pizza • Fast food
Astemio Wine & Food
356
0.3 km££ - £££ • Italian • Mediterranean • European
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Attractions
2,070 within 10 kms
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29
13 mMonuments & Statues
Fontana di Piazza Santa Maria Maggiore
4
15 mFountains
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5
45 mHistoric Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
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Cloaca Massima
13
0.2 kmHistoric Sites • Ancient Ruins
Cappella Paolina
1
80 mPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Churches & Cathedrals
Museo del Tesoro Liberiano
4
80 mSpeciality Museums • Art Museums
Parrocchia Santa Maria del Soccorso
3
0.2 kmChurches & Cathedrals
Museo Nazionale d'Arte Orientale 'Giuseppe Tucci'
84
0.2 kmArt Museums
Chiesa di Sant'Alfonso all'Esquilino
59
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Popular mentions
4.5
16,261 reviews
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3,531
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Nicola S
United Kingdom110 contributions
Impressive building
May 2022
Impressive from outside and inside. Mask wearing was adhered to. Actually a practicing church to respectfully be quiet when looking around
Written 27 May 2022
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Dawndu2005
Quesnel, Canada39 contributions
WOW!!
May 2022
The church will take your breath away, beautiful, huge, worth a visit, lines are long and on a hot day....
Written 26 May 2022
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David Hart
North Bennington, VT8 contributions
Step back in Time
May 2022
There are many beautiful churches in Rome. This is a very special place among special places. Situated in Trestevere the piazza out front with the large fountain sets the stage for the interior. The light that fills the space is unlike anything I've experienced. The cool of the interior, the hush compared to bustling Trestevere, and the long tapered candles that are often lit in memory of someone make this a special place.
Written 24 May 2022
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ANZ101
Tel Aviv, Israel161 contributions
Magnificent
May 2022
There are so many churches in Rome to see, but we were passing by this basilica and it were amazed by how magnificent the place is. Worthwhile.
Written 23 May 2022
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J. Kuijpers
Breda, The Netherlands12 contributions
Impressive building
May 2022
The most impressive interior of a church that I have ever seen, located in a not well maintained area of Rome (Termini). Marble and gold everywhere you can look and the ceiling is very special.
Written 15 May 2022
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Amy C
46 contributions
Stunning
May 2022 • Couples
This place is absolutely stunning. Every inch of it is beautiful... Truly special and worth a visit.
It's free entry but currently as at the time of writing, you need a face mask on. :)
Written 15 May 2022
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Carol H
3 contributions
Beautiful church without lines.
May 2022
So close to our hotel. No lines or fee to go inside. Beautiful church! The square around the church is a great place to stop for gelato on a busy day.
Written 13 May 2022
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Anne C
Dublin, Ireland6 contributions
Beautiful
May 2022
I am always surprised by the beauty of the churches in Rome. Even if you are of not religious persuasion you will enjoy the beauty of these mass building. The iconology is outstanding.
Anne Dublin
Written 10 May 2022
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Joe L
141 contributions
beautiful;l
Apr 2022
Striking example of a beautiful basilica with gold everywhere and amazing artwork and architecture throughout. Amazing
Written 4 May 2022
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Prairiebreeze2014
North Bay, Canada16 contributions
So beautiful
Apr 2022
Easily the most beautiful church I have been in. There was no lineup to get in and the church was well maintained. A must see!
Written 3 May 2022
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