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Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #50 of 548 attractions in Rome
Traveler Description: One of seven pilgrimage basilicas in the world, this church was founded in 432 AD and is where the famous architect Bernini is buried.
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Attraction type: Religious site, Landmark/point of interest, Historic site
Address: Piazza di Santa Maria Maggiore Rome
Italy
Tel: 39 6 488 1094

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5 of 5 stars
bainso   535 contributions
Boston, Massachusetts
Oct 17, 2009

We were in Rome in 2004, but did not go to many of the churches other than Saint Peter's Basilica. This church was a must-see on our list for this trip. The reason we wanted to see it was that the famous architect Bernini is buried there. This church is one of 7 pilgrimage basilicas in the world & was... more

Beautiful
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4 of 5 stars
kicking_asphalt   63 contributions
KL
Sep 26, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

This is a beautiful church and very befitting as the final resting place for the architect of Rome. It's not featured in regular guides or must see list. I wouldn't have found it if I wasn't staying at a hotel in the area. The entrance is round the back from Cavour, the exterior is rich in detail. more

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4 of 5 stars
SFBayMommy   86 contributions
Vallejo, CA
Mar 16, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

we walked here on our way from the colliseum en route to the spanish steps - it's easy to find, no admission fee, not too crowded and of course, amazing church. more

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5 of 5 stars
tickettoride   83 contributions
Orlando, Florida
Jul 3, 2005
10/13 found this review helpful

Most people skip this wonderful church ..yes it is out of the way but it is as beautiful as St Peters but not as big with a lot less crowds!!! It was awesome and there is a supermarket across the street. Take any bus up the via nationale and walk east to the church and shop along the way ..... more

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4 of 5 stars
ky3   41 contributions
Tokyo, Japan
Nov 2, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

朝テルミナ駅からローマ見物に出かける前に、少し時間があったので行きました。 駅からだらだらと下り坂を歩いていくと、すぐ... more

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4 of 5 stars
romakochan   36 contributions
神戸
Sep 9, 2009

テルミニ駅から徒歩10分と聞いて行きましたが、実際は7分位で行けます。 多分、信号でひっかからなかったからかも知れない... more

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4 of 5 stars
タカポン   38 contributions
 
Mar 3, 2009

オペラ座の方から歩いていると、大きな教会があったので、「着いた!」と思ったのですが、なぜか柵があり、階段には上れない状態... more

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5 of 5 stars
Giantpandalover   149 contributions
Tokyo, Japan
Sep 5, 2008

ローマにある4大聖堂の中では最も街中にあり、テルミニ駅からでも徒歩5分と便利なところにあります。法王リベリウスが356年... more

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Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore Address

Piazza di Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome, Italy
Tel: 39 6 488 1094