Finally got to visit the church that our Pope visits regularly. The ceiling design is unremarkable, impressive art and display of history inside the church is amazing. I'd recommend this to anyone visiting Italy, even for a short period of time. Don't forget to go downstairs to see the relic of the Holy Crib of our Lord!

This basilica's 14th century bell tower is the highest bell tower in Rome. It opens at 7am & you must go through security. When we came here at 7am, we were the only ones inside. The museum here opens at 9:30am. Several funeral monuments are here. It is very ornate.

The Major Papal Basilica is one of the seven pilgramage churches of Rome and only one of four that can boast the title "Major". It is a very important Catholic Church. It is impressive both inside and out from its stunning facade to its interior design, artworks and decorations. Be sure to admire the ornate ceiling as you are looking at the nave, the Baptistery, Nativity scene and the Sistine and Paolina chapels.

Positive : The Basilica was everything you expect and more. Great to visit. Negative : They offer an extra paid tour of a section not open to the public. Don’t go. Waste of money. Firstly it is no where as impressive as the main church. The tour only lasts 15 min and the tour guide just walks around with her phone playing a sequence of recorded information and then stands and points at things on the wall. You can’t hear what’s being said in the phone unless you are virtually on top of the tour guide and in all the tour is no more than 100m long. We paid €18 for a family of four

The basilica is majestic, the mosaics are wonderful. A journey through time from Arnolfo di Cambio to Bernini! There is also a tour service for the lodge and the archaeological area. The staff were very kind and helpful! Maria for the loggia, Francesca for the archaeological area, Giulia and Giulia for the directions and advice. Wonderful experience!

Very beautiful basilica with a majestic interior which contains a splendid set of mosaics. The gold coffered ceiling is magnificent. Note that many priests provide visitors who wish to do so with the opportunity to confess.

Very large basilica being partly cordoned off due to renovations. Yet the Central nave bordered by huge columns is quite impressive and boasts sumptuous marble floors and golden gilded ceilings. The chapel on the right is equally rich in baroque decorations. Behind the altar the very old mosaics are unfortunately very hard to see

Even though you are not christian or catholic, I strongly recommend the visit to the Basilic. It is not only a religious place, but an art marvel, near Termini station, which makes it a must do visit in Rome, specially if you are there during a layover (my case). Although there is no entry fee, I also recommend donating or buying something from the store inside (many beautiful gifts). I assure you won't not regret visiting the Santa Maria Maggiore Basilic

Fantastic church, absolutely incredible inside. Powerful. Magnificent. Rome has beautiful churches around every corner, but this one stands strong as a good number 2 behind St. Peter's Basilica.

The entrance yo the cathedral is free, you can rent an audio guide outside if you like. I've seen a lot of cathedrals in my life, but I was speechless in this one. The beauty, the masterpieces, the details, the size, and better still, the humbleness one feels in front of such a marvel. Not to be missed.