Santa Maria Maggiore
Guide
Photo: NikonZ7II · CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
FreeChurchAllow 30–45 minPut together by AI from open data
What you'll see
One of Rome's great papal basilicas, with a richly gilded ceiling and some of the city's oldest church mosaics.
A brief history
It's the largest church in Rome dedicated to the Virgin Mary and one of the city's seven pilgrim churches. Tradition links its founding to a summer snowfall, hence its title 'Our Lady of the Snow'.
Tips
- Best time
- Any time it's open. Cover shoulders and knees
- Cost
- Free
- Allow
- 30–45 min
- Hours
- Usually 7:00 to 19:00 (check)
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Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Written in Flewaway's words by AI from this open data, not yet checked by a person. Prices, hours and rules change, so check before you go.
