A largely unvisited (by tourists), Church, San Lorenzo fuori le Mura is a minor Papal Basilica and one of the seven pilgrimage churches of Rome. It's located a little out of the historical centre, a short taxi ride or twenty minute walk east of Termini...More

Situated outside the Walls of the City of Rome - the Basilica is about 25mins walk from Mary Major or the main Train Station in Central Rome. Important to note that the Basilica is only open first thing in the morning and late in the...More

A short cab trip, rather than a walk from the majority of central Rome's sites, but one that gives you a real feel for the original churches, how they were constructed and used. This Basilica is a far cry from the opulence of the Vatican...More

This is not only an old church but also an old fashioned one. Its building is uniquely related to 12-13th century: simple and far from the typical luxury. However, it is considerably original and clearly reflects its construction era's situation and culture.

There are many churches in Rome -- far too many to visit in any length of days less than a year perhaps. But this church is worth visiting. You will need to take a cab to get to it but it is worth it. It...More

This little known and seldom visited historic site was built in the 12th century and once owned by Emperor Constantine I. St. Lawrence, martyred in 253, as well as other saints and Fl. Pope Pius IX are buried at the Basilica which is the center...More

We actually got there at lunch time, so it was closed, but the attendant opened the church up for us, and allowed us to see it pretty much for as long as we wanted, but we couldn't turn the main lights on. Needless to say,...More