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Papal Basilicas and Vatican City
From St John in Lateran's to Sant'Angelo Castle.
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Day 3: Churches on the Aventine Hill
From the Circus Maximus to St Paul Outside the Walls
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Day 1: Eur District and Via Ostiense
From United Nations Square to Non-Catholic Cemetery
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Day 5: Aventine and St Paul Outside the Walls Basilica
From the Circus Maximus to St Paul Outside the Walls
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Papal Basilicas Itinerary
From St John in Lateran's to St Peter's Basilica
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St Paul's Outside the Walls Basilica
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Overview
Title
St Paul's Outside the Walls Basilica
Author
fede_76
Rating
4.25
Year
700 AD
Cost
Free Admission
Average visit time
45 minutes
Address
Viale di San Paolo, 00146 Rome RM
Hours of operation
7.00am-6.00pm
Description
St Paul's Outside the Walls Basilica is one of the four Papal Basilicas and is the second largest after St Peter's Basilica. It stands on the site that tradition identifies as the tomb of the Apostle Paul (about 3 km from the site - called "Three Fountains" - where he was martyred and beheaded) which is located five feet under the main altar. The reconstruction of Saint Paul's Outside the Walls Basilica was commissioned by Pope Leo XII in the encyclical Ad Plurimas. The construction, directed by the architect Pasquale Belli, began with the demolition of the Arch of Galla Placidia and the reintegration of the quadrangle. The basilica was consecrated by Pope Pius IX September 10, 1854, in the presence of a large number of cardinals and bishops. At the center of the courtyard of the basilica there is a statue of St Paul, made of Carrara marble by Giuseppe Obici. The side walls are decorated with medallions depicting the symbols of the apostles and disciples from Sao Paulo. The church has a Latin cross and is divided into five aisles. Inside you can admire the beautiful mosaics and paintings depicting religious scenes and the floor made entirely of marble. Over the centuries the Basilica has been a place of pilgrimage since 1300, the date of the first Holy Year. The St Paul's Outside the Walls Basilica is part of the Jubilee route to gain indulgence and the rite of the Holy Door is celebrated here.
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