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St John in Lateran's Basilica

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Overview

Title
St John in Lateran's Basilica
Author
fede_76
Rating
4.60
Year
311 AD
Cost
Free Admission
Average visit time
45 minutes
Address
Piazza di Porta San Giovanni, 00185 Rome RM
Hours of operation
7.00am-6.30pm
Contacts
Phone: 0669886433
Description
St John in Lateran's Basilica one of the oldest churches in Rome, was founded during the pontificate of Melchiade (311-314). The Basilica was built by Costantine on the property belonging to Plauzi Laterani and was donated to the Pope. This donation marked the beginning of the church's secular power. Damaged and rebuilt many times over the centuries, the present state of St John in Lateran's Basilica is from a Borromini design (1646-1649). Inside the church there are five aisles that contain superb frescoes and magnificent statues. The papal altar, covered by a spectacular Gothic canopy, was designed by Giovanni di Stefano and behind it, are the relics of Saints Peter and Paul.

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Inserted by giampale74

2/17/2012 14:57
Wonderful frescoes! Don't miss it!

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