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St. Paul Outside the Walls (Basilica di San Paolo Fuori le Mura): Traveler Reviews

Via Ostiense 184, Rome, Italy (Ostiense)
06 5410341
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Ranked #1 of 535 attractions in Rome
Type: Religious Sites, Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Historic Sites, Churches/ Cathedrals
Traveler Description: Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls   (San Giovanni in Laterano)  Piazzale di San Paolo, 1    Transport:  Metro: Line B (Get off at Basilica San... more »
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“Worth the trip outside the walls”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 23, 2012

One of the newer churches in Rome, but breathtakingly beautiful and rich with history. Also historical resting place of St. Paul.

Visited November 2012
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“Beautiful building must see”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 21, 2012

Has portraits of all the popes running along the top of the walls of the basilica, absolutely beautiful big amazing old roman building.

Visited November 2012
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“Amazing”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 19, 2012

A breathtakingly enormous basilica containing the chains that bound the Apostle Paul when he was a Roman prisoner. We were awestruck by the majesty and spirituality of this church.

Visited October 2012
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“Worth to get out a little beyond the "Walls of Rome"”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 18, 2012

This fascinating basilica is one of the four Rome's papal basilicas and it was built in the 4th century. The basilica is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and it is also a Holy See property. It is situated very close to the San Paolo metro station. The interior is fascinating (just look at the celling) and the facade is also great.

Visited November 2012
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“Very beautiful church”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 18, 2012

Absolutely magnificent nave. Probably enjoyed it all the more as I didn't have expectations. Easy to get to on the metro.

Visited November 2012
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