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Francesca
October 10, 2022
Founded during the fourth century in honour of St. John the Baptist and John the Evangelist, St John Lateran (Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano) is the Cathedral of Rome and the most important of the four major basilicas. It is known as St John Lateran Archbasilica, as is it considered the mother church of the Roman Catholic faithful. In the early part of the fourth century, the Laterani family were stripped of their land as one of their members was accused of conspiring against the Emperor. It was given to the Bishop of Rome in order to build the first Roman basilica. Throughout the centuries, St John Lateran has survived several fires and an earthquake in 897. Nevertheless, it still maintains its first form even though it has been reconstructed on several occasions. Near the Archbasilica there was a monastery, which has completely disappeared now; the only part still standing is its beautiful cloister from the thirteenth century. The Basilica also houses a baptistery, which for many years was the only baptistery in Rome. The Basilica of St. John Lateran has played an important role throughout history; it was here that all popes were enthroned up until 1870. Nowadays, Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterno is where the Pope, as Bishop of Rome, celebrates Holy Thursday Mass. The Cathedral of Rome is among the most beautiful churches in Rome and is a definite must-see. We also recommend visiting San Clemente and Santa Maria della Concezione dei Cappuccini.
Founded during the fourth century in honour of St. John the Baptist and John the Evangelist, St John Lateran (Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano) is the Cathedral of Rome and the most important of the four major basilicas. It is known as St John Lateran Archbasilica, as is it considered the mother…
Federica
August 27, 2022
How to get there: 5 /10 minutes to walk from home. Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano, also defined as the Cathedral of Rome (full name Papal archbasilica major archpriest cathedral of the Most Holy Saviour and Saints John the Baptist and Evangelist in Lateran; in Latin: Archibasilica Sanctissimi Salvatoris et Sanctorum Ioannis Baptistae et Ioannis Evangeli It is the first of the four major papal basilicas and the oldest and most important basilica in the West. Located on the hill of the Celio, the basilica is the material representation of the Holy See, which has its residence here. It is the oldest basilica in the West and cathedral in Rome. The land on which it stands was donated to the Church by Emperor Constantine, fresh from conversion, as a thank you for the victory of Ponte Milvio. It was Pope Miltiades who built the first basilica there, shortly after the edict of Milan (313). Fires, earthquakes and looting have necessitated its reconstruction three times. The current basilica dates back to the seventeenth century, when Pope Alexander VII entrusted the project to Francesco Borromini, while the facade is due to the architect Alessandro Galilei (1732). Of the previous structures were preserved the Cosmatesque floor, the apse mosaic and the grandiose ciborium. The Borrominian building with five naves has a spectacular coffered ceiling and is richly adorned with frescoes, polychrome marbles, plant and floral motifs, as well as the 12 eighteenth-century statues of the Apostles. Among the treasures of the basilica are the chapels Massimo, Torlonia and Casati, two precious ciboriums, respectively Gothic and Baroque, the medieval mosaic of the apse and the early Christian mosaic of the facade, the Roman statue of Constantine, the relics of Saints Peter and Paul and the last table of Christ.
How to get there: 5 /10 minutes to walk from home. Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano, also defined as the Cathedral of Rome (full name Papal archbasilica major archpriest cathedral of the Most Holy Saviour and Saints John the Baptist and Evangelist in Lateran; in Latin: Archibasilica Sanctissimi…
Daniele
July 14, 2020
Afeter San Peter's Basilica, this is the most important.
Valentina
May 23, 2016
The Archbasilica of St John Lateran (Italian: Arcibasilica Papale di San Giovanni in Laterano), commonly known as St John Lateran Archbasilica, St John Lateran Basilica, St John Lateran, or just The Lateran Basilica, is the cathedral church of Rome and serves as the ecclesiastical seat of the Roman Pontiff. It is the oldest and takes precedence among the four Papal Basilicas (all of which are located in Rome), being the oldest church in the West and having the cathedra of the Roman Pontiff.[2][3] It has the title of ecumenical mother church among the Catholic faithful. The current archpriest is Agostino Vallini, Cardinal Vicar General for the Diocese of Rome.[4] The President of the French Republic, currently François Hollande, is ex officio the "first and only honorary canon" of the Archbasilica, a title held by the heads of state of France since King Henry IV.
The Archbasilica of St John Lateran (Italian: Arcibasilica Papale di San Giovanni in Laterano), commonly known as St John Lateran Archbasilica, St John Lateran Basilica, St John Lateran, or just The Lateran Basilica, is the cathedral church of Rome and serves as the ecclesiastical seat of the Roman…
Alessandro E Giovanna
January 28, 2016
One of the five basilicas of Rome Una delle cinque basiliche di Roma
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