Passage under the Holy Doors with access to the Papal Basilicas
A tour of the four Papal Basilicas of Rome is a spiritual and cultural journey through the holiest places in Christianity. This special itinerary allows you to visit St. Peter's in the Vatican, St. John Lateran, St. Paul Outside the Walls and St. Mary Major, each with its own unique history, architecture and religious significance. Passing through a Holy Door is a spiritual gesture of renewal and grace, representing the passage to mercy and forgiveness. This tour is a profound experience that combines art, faith and history, ideal for those who want to experience the most authentic meaning of the Jubilee through the symbolic places of Roman spirituality.
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Passage under the Holy Doors with access to the Papal Basilicas
What's included in Passage under the Holy Doors with access to the Papal Basilicas
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
St. Peter's Basilica
St. Peter's Basilica, located in the Vatican, is one of the most important places of worship in the Christian world. Built between the 16th and 17th centuries, it stands on the site where, according to tradition, the Apostle Peter was buried. Designed by great artists such as Bramante, Michelangelo, Raphael and Bernini, it is a masterpiece of Renaissance and Baroque architecture. Its majestic dome, designed by Michelangelo, dominates the skyline of Rome. In addition to being the spiritual center of Catholicism, the basilica is a place of pilgrimage and a universal symbol of faith.
Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore
The Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, located in Rome, is one of the four papal basilicas and the most important dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Founded in the fifth century, it is famous for its beautiful early Christian mosaics, gilded coffered ceiling and majestic central nave. According to tradition, it was built after a miraculous apparition of Our Lady, who indicated the place with a summer snowfall on the Esquiline Hill. The basilica combines early Christian, medieval, Renaissance and Baroque elements, representing an artistic and spiritual masterpiece in the heart of Rome.
Arcibasilica di San Giovanni in Laterano
The Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano is the cathedral of Rome and the oldest of the four papal basilicas. Founded in the fourth century by Constantine, it is considered the "mother of all the churches in the world". Located on the Lateran Hill, it was for centuries the residence of the popes. The basilica is famous for its imposing Baroque facade, rich interior decorated by great artists and monumental statues of the Apostles. It also houses the papal throne, a symbol of the authority of the Pope as Bishop of Rome.
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- Transport by minivan to reach the 4 papal basilicas
- Driver
- Passage under the Holy Doors
- Assistance during the visit of the Papal Basilicas
- Tour guide for the entire duration of the experience
- Tips
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- You will find your assistant waiting in front of COIN in Piazzale Appio, 7. The assistant will have a sign.
