Rome · religious siteBasilica di San Giovanni in Laterano
Planning Rome? Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano is worth a look — a religious site. St. John Lateran will both amaze and compel. It’s the oldest basilica in Christendom and dates to the 300s. It was lovingly and grandly restored in the 1700s and has the honor of being the Pope’s cathedral. This lineage combines with its visual beauty to bestow great majesty upon it. Among other marvels, the basilica contains the Holy Door, which the Pope opens once every 25 years, and the Sacred Steps. These are actual steps that Jesus walked on during the Passion and were transported here from Jerusalem. visitor rating 3.4/5 (276 reviews).
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What's at Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano
Early morning, before the tour groups, gives you quiet and good light. During services some areas close to visitors.
Who it's for
An easy stop that slots into a day in the city.
Practical
In season and at weekends, book ahead — the ticket queue for Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano can run half an hour or more, and an online booking gives a timed entry slot. Check opening hours for your date (they change on holidays) and arrive about 15 minutes early. Most tickets are free to cancel up to 24 hours ahead.
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