St. Mary Major is one of the Major Basilicas in Rome. It is the largest church dedicated to the Virgin Mary. It is also know as Our Lady of the Snow. The artwork and architecture is amazing...loads of doric columns. Also has the Crypt of the Nativity which is supposably the wood from the Crib of the Nativity of Jesus.
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Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome
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Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore
Piazza di Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome, Italy
39 6 488 1094
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Ranked #16 of 490 attractions in Rome
404 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites, Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Historic Sites, Churches/ Cathedrals
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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The intricacy here is on a par with any other. Not quite the scope and size as some, but impressive nonetheless. The history is very interesting.
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We were very happy with our decision to visit this Church on our first Roman Holiday. Beautiful old church. Worth visiting.
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Beautiful. If you have a hop on hop off bus tour, the bus stop is right next to it. Well worth dropping in for a visit.
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Fabulous Basilica. Nearly missed it! We kept passing it from the side of Via Cavour and thought it was derelict! Then walked round to other side on our last morning and was gobsmacked at the treasure that lay inside.
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This a must see. The archtecture, marble, statues, etc are incredible.
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I loved this church and we almost skipped it! Absolutely beautiful. Bernini is also buried here.
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Beuatiful church one of many very beautiful churches in Rome.
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This church has magnificent medieval mosaics dating from the 5-12 centuries.
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Just one more of the fabulous churches in Rome. This one belongs to the Vatican, and is fully loaded with the art treasures one expects of a great Roman Basilica.
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