Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica including Dome Ticket, Audio Guide and Pope Francis's Tomb

Visit the magnificent Papal Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, which dates back to the 16th century. Perched atop Esquiline Hill, it’s one of Rome’s four Papal Basilicas. 

Known as a symbol of Rome, this Marian temple is both architecturally stunning and an example of artistic heritage. 

Art and spirituality intersect at the Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica. According to Roman tradition, the Virgin Mary inspired the basilica’s construction.  

Listen to the history behind this stunning Marian temple on your audio guide and wander at your own leisure. 

Within the basilica, you will find the tomb of the Bernini family of Italian sculptors, the Holy Door, reminiscent of the Roman Jubilees that date back to the 1300s, the Baptistry, and many more majestic treasures. 

The Santa Maria Maggiore has been described as the ‘mother of all temples.’ From the dome, you can get a sweeping panoramic view of the architectural delights in the Eternal City.