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Religious and art relevance: this combination makes the Lateran Complex one of the places not to be missed in Rome!
The archbasilica also called the “mother of all churches” is one of the four papal basilicas of Rome, is considered one of Borromini’s masterpieces: it will fascinate you with his massive mosaics and his larger-than-life marble statues on the facade and on the inside.
Looking up over the ciborium you will notice the reliquary where the heads of Saints Peter and Paul are contained. The Holy Stairs, a pilgrimage destination for Catholics from all over the world: on the top, a window protected by thick glass and a lattice allows you to observe the interior of the Sancta Sanctorum. It is the private chapel of the Popes, still considered one of the most sacred places in the world.
And finally, you could admire the largest standing ancient Egyptian obelisk in the world and the Lateran Baptistery never having ceased to perform his function since IV century.
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Duration: 2 hours
Starts: Roma, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Religious and art relevance: this combination makes the Lateran Complex one of the places not to be missed in Rome!
The archbasilica also called the “mother of all churches” is one of the four papal basilicas of Rome, is considered one of Borromini’s masterpieces: it will fascinate you with his massive mosaics and his larger-than-life marble statues on the facade and on the inside.
Looking up over the ciborium you will notice the reliquary where the heads of Saints Peter and Paul are contained. The Holy Stairs, a pilgrimage destination for Catholics from all over the world: on the top, a window protected by thick glass and a lattice allows you to observe the interior of the Sancta Sanctorum. It is the private chapel of the Popes, still considered one of the most sacred places in the world.
And finally, you could admire the largest standing ancient Egyptian obelisk in the world and the Lateran Baptistery never having ceased to perform his function since IV century.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Battistero Lateranense, Piazza di San Giovanni in Laterano 4, 00184 Rome Italy
The Lateran Baptistery is the oldest monumental baptistery, as it was built at the behest of Emperor Constantine as a place where the Christian community could solemnly celebrate the sacraments of initiation.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Obelisco Lateranense, Piazza San Giovanni in Laterano, 00185 Rome Italy
The Obelisk is the tallest obelisk in Italy.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Scala Santa and Chapel of San Lorenzo, Piazza di San Giovanni in Laterano 14, 00184 Rome Italy
The 28 steps the Scala Santa (Holy Stairs) have been traditionally identified as the very same ascended by Jesus in Pontius Pilate’s palace in Jerusalem. Brought to Rome by St. Helena, mother of the Emperor Constantine they lead up to the Sancta Sanctorum and are considered to be so holy that believers may be seen climbing them on their knees.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano, Piazza di S. Giovanni in Laterano, 4, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
It is the oldest basilica in Christendom (groundbreaking – AD 4th century) and it houses the cathedra of the Roman bishop. As the Cathedral of the Pope as Bishop of Rome, it ranks superior to all other churches of the Roman Catholic Church, including Saint Peter’s Basilica.
Duration: 1 hour
