Rome Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore Full Experience

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2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 3 more

In the heart of Rome, the majestic Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore safeguards an artistic and spiritual heritage of extraordinary significance: a journey through the centuries, where history intertwines with faith and art reaches peaks of exceptional refinement.
Among the most precious treasures are the V-century musivi cycles, among the best preserved in the world.
The basilica's architecture presents itself as a fascinating layered palimpsest: early Christian elements coexist harmoniously with medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque interventions, telling over fifteen centuries of transformations.
The visit itinerary also includes the exciting access to the Bethlehem Nativity Scene, a relic of great devotional value, and to the museum areas, where artifacts, relics, and works that expand and deepen the historical and artistic meaning of the basilica are kept.

What's Included

Access to the mosaics of the fifth century and the main areas of the basilica
Radio guides for clear and comfortable listening
Visit to the Bethlehem Nativity Scene
Entrance to the museum areas
Visit of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major

Customers will meet the reception staff and Guide in front of the basilica. How to recognize the group: tour leader with tour sign and agency logo

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
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    Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore

    Access to museum areas and in-depth study of the main works Paleochristian, medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque architecture Admiration of 5th-century mosaics and visit to the Bethlehem nativity scene

    2 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by MT Explore

Tags

Private and Luxury
Audio Guides
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Archaeology Tours
Religious Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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