Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica and Pope Francis Tomb
Uncover centuries of art, faith, and history on a guided tour of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, an architectural masterpiece offering iconic views across Rome. Meet your local guide near the entrance and step directly inside this sacred sanctuary. Marvel at 5th-century mosaics depicting biblical scenes along the nave and apse. Walk beneath gold-coffered ceilings while hearing the legend of the miraculous August snowfall. Descend toward the high altar to view the Crypt of the Nativity, which holds historic wooden relics. Explore the resting places of historical and spiritual figures, including the tomb of Baroque master Gian Lorenzo Bernini and the simple marble resting place of Pope Francis, situated near the revered icon of Mary Salus Populi Romani.
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Where this sits in Rome
Rome is about 33 min by road from Rome Fiumicino Airport. Three thousand years stacked on top of each other, still busy being a capital. Stay central and walk — the Forum, the Pantheon and a dozen churches worth the detour are closer together than the map suggests, and the city rewards wandering more than ticking off.
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