The figures on the outside of the church are amazing just by themselves! This is deemed to be one of the most important churches in Rome! It is one of four papal basilicas in Rome. The building itself is stunning. The paintings in this church are amazing. It is supposed to be the first church constructed inside the walls of Rome and the Mother of all churches in the city and the world!! This is one of the must see places in Rome!!

Beautiful basilica with a long history of the church behind it. Don't miss the obelisk behind the church, and the statue of St. Francis in the park across the church, with his hands holding up the church in the distance. Also, go across the street to the Scala Santa. For the faithful you can climb the steps on your knees. Alternatively, walk up the steps on the right. To enter the Sancta Santorum at the top of the stairs, you do need to pay 3.5 Euro. It contains the most venerated relic in all of Christiandom, a painting of Christ by St. Luke. The place is on Metro A line, easy to get to.

The Arcibasilica di San Giovanni in Laterano is a truly magnificent basilica in Rome that will leave you speechless. As you enter, you're surrounded by exquisite marble work and intricate decorations that make you feel like you've stepped back in time. I really liked this place!! It's a must-see destination in Rome that will leave you in awe and wonder.

The oldest and highest ranking of the four major papal basilicas, the Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran serves as the seat of the bishop of Rome, the Pope, and is one of the Seven Pilgrim Churches of Rome. The Loggia delle Benedizioni forms an integral part of the basilica. Inside the Basilica you can admire the beautiful high altar, ciborium, decorative ceiling, chapels, frescoes and mant statues of saints. A truly worthwhile experience.

The church is the oldest and highest ranking of the four major papal basilicas of Rome. It has a long history of making and remaking. The façade as it appears today was completed in the 18th century. The octagonal Lateran baptistery stands somewhat apart from the Arch basilica, hardly 140 metres away. A must visit.