Christian Rome tour

Información

Come discover the historical wonders contained within the San Giovanni Cathedral. Never had the story of the New Testament felt so close to the present as within these walls.

HIGHLIGHTS:

*Visit San Giovanni Cathedral, the oldest church in the Western World
*Set eyes upon mysterious relics from the time of the New Testament
* Walk into the awe inspiring Santa Maria Maggiore Cathedral

Join us on this breathtaking journey to two of the most iconic and historically important religious buildings in Rome. Out first stop is the ancient San Giovanni Cathedral, which is not only the oldest church in the West but also the oldest of the four Papal Major Basilicas. Within this extraordinary construction you can find moving and mysterious relics from the time of Jesus, including the stairs that Jesus ascended in Jerusalem during His Passion to reach the praetorium of Pontius Pilate, and also pieces of the very cross on which the Christian Messiah was crucified.

Our next stop is the grandiose Santa Maria Maggiore Cathedral, a stunning building dedicated to the figure of Our Lady. It is the largest Catholic Marian church in Rome and a sight that will remain in your memory for many years to come. Don’t miss this chance to discover more about our history and culture.

Duration: Three hours.
Start/opening time:At 2.30pm.
Languages:Russian.