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What to do and see in San Giovanni, Lazio: The Best Sights & Landmarks
Rome wasn't built in a day--and you'll need much more than a day to take in this timeless city. The city is a real-life collage of piazzas, open-air markets, and astonishing historic sites. Toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain, contemplate the Colosseum and the Pantheon, and sample a perfect espresso or gelato before spending an afternoon shopping at the Campo de’Fiori or Via Veneto. Enjoy some of the most memorable meals of your life here, too, from fresh pasta to succulent fried artichokes or a tender oxtail stew.
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1. Area Archeologica Santa Croce di Gerusalemme
2. Arcibasilica di San Giovanni in Laterano
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4.5 based on 8,028 reviews
Known to be the first church in Christendom, this church belongs to the Vatican and has the privileges of extraterritoriality.
Reviewed By endoedibles - Las Vegas, United States
Despite popular belief that St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican holds that title, Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran (or The Cathedral of the Most Holy Savior and of Saints John the Baptist and the Evangelist) is actually the Cathedral of Rome. It is also the oldest public church in the city of Rome, and the oldest basilica of the Western world. A stunning building of immense size, visiting is recommended regardless of race or beliefs.
3. Roman Walls
4. Porta San Sebastiano
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4.5 based on 52 reviews
Originally known as Porta Appia built in 275 AD, this large keystone arch was renovated by various emperors and popes over the centuries, and today is considered one of the finest preserved of Romes gateways.
Reviewed By 82manuelal - Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
This Porta is located on the Aurelian Walls and is an ancient medieval castle and till 1990 a museum to visit; it was the first city access by Via Appia, the first road in Rome, and the first name of the fortress was "Appia"; Often renoved, and in the second World War it housed a secretary of the facist Ettore Mutti, he remained there until 1943; After the War it was reoppened to the public, and the city create a real museum, nowaday it's Museo delle Mura
5. Colombario di Pomponio Hylas
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4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By CarolnRobb - New York City, United States
We had read about this unusual burial crypt and realized it was difficult to arrange. We contacted our guide Silvia Prosperi and she was about to obtain the permit and arrange for the appoint with the Parks Department representative to open it. We learned there are many sights like this that can only be opened by appointment.
6. Scala Santa and Chapel of San Lorenzo
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4.5 based on 772 reviews
For centuries, the Scala Santa has attracted Christian pilgrims and visitors who wished to honor the Passion of Christ. Tradition says that originally the Holy Stairs led to the praetorium, or judgment hall, of Pontius Pilate's palace in Jerusalem. Today, those same 28 white marble steps lead to the Sancta Sanctorum, or “Holiest of Holy Places”, the first private chapel of the Popes. Many have undergone the spiritual ritual of ascending the stairs on their knees.The Sanctuary of the Holy Stairs, one of the major projects by Pope Sixtus V, encompasses 1700 m of frescoes completed in 1590. These images tell the story of both the old and new testaments while including depictions of various saints, doctors of the church and the superb landscapes by Flemish master Paul Bril.
Reviewed By 421Chris
Just amazing being on the very steps that Jesus Christ walked on... Cannot find the words to describe how I felt!
7. Battistero Lateranense
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4.5 based on 76 reviews
Reviewed By giorgiocannella - Rome, Italy
Today's Lateran Baptistery is housed in one of the structures of the Fausta spa house, wife of emperor Constantine. Of the original Roman structure today remain: - the monumental entrance with two splendid porphyry red columns that emperor Constantine removed from the temple of Venus begetter in the forum of Julius Caesar, - the inlays in polychrome marble on the wall of the atrium of the baptistery next to the apse of today's chapel of Saints Cipriano and Giustina, - the original floor and the frescoes in the room that today is the chapel of Saint Venanzio.
8. Basilica di Santa Croce in Gerusalemme
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4.5 based on 351 reviews
The Basilica of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem (Latin: Basilica Sanctae Crucis in Hierusalem, Italian: Basilica di Santa Croce in Gerusalemme) is a Roman Catholic minor basilica and titular church in rione Esquilino, Rome, Italy. It is one of the Seven Pilgrim Churches of Rome. According to tradition, the Basilica was consecrated circa 325 to house the relics of the Passion of Jesus Christ brought to Rome from the Holy Land by St. Empress Helena, mother of Roman Emperor Constantine I. At that time, the Basilica's floor was covered with soil from Jerusalem, thus acquiring the title in Hierusalem; it is not dedicated to the Holy Cross which is in Jerusalem, but the Basilica itself is "in Jerusalem" in the sense that a "piece" of Jerusalem was moved to Rome for its foundation. *During celebrations, visits to the Chapel of Relics and to the Chapel of St. Helena are not allowed.
Reviewed By tauriv - Tartu, Estonia
The relics of the cross kept here were interesting to look at even for a non religious person like me. The church is also not very crowded which makes it a nice place to admire.
9. Archaeological Area of Santa Croce in Jerusalem
10. San Giovanni a Porta Latina
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4.5 based on 32 reviews
