Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano

About

Rome's oldest basilica, the pope's cathedral and episcopal throne.

Why go

• It's the oldest basilica in the Western world
• The true mother church of all the world
• A place where history, faith, and mystery collide

Must try

• See the Holy Stairs
• Admire the monumental statues of the Apostles
• See the 2,000-year-old bronze doors
• Visit the medieval cloister
• See a fragment of the table from the Last Supper

Pro tips

• Free audio tour available
• Metro C line is the final stop
• Can be combined with Colosseum visit
• Use GPS for navigation
• Enter through a back entrance to avoid queues

Good to know

• Churches have dress codes: cover shoulders and knees

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Rating

4.8 / 5 (32172 reviews)

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