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Basilica of St John Lateran
CultureVisit: ~45 min
The cathedral of Rome and seat of the pope as bishop of the city, founded in the 4th century under Constantine. It is regarded as the mother church of all Catholic churches. The façade, from the 18th century, is by Alessandro Galilei and is crowned by large statues. Inside, the highlights are the statues of the apostles in the nave, the Gothic baldachin and the Cosmatesque cloister. It stands in Piazza di San Giovanni.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Basilica of St John Lateran: 3 missions
- Visit the medieval cloister with Cosmatesque mosaicsGo into the cloister and look at the twisted columns and the Cosmatesque mosaics with their coloured inlays.
- Walk the nave of the apostlesWalk along the central nave and look at the large statues of the apostles in the niches of the pillars.
- Count the statues on Galilei's façadeFrom the square, look at the large statues crowning the façade and photograph the whole ensemble.
Near Basilica of St John Lateran
Scala Santa160 m awaySanti Quattro Coronati702 m awayAqua Neroniana777 m awaySanto Stefano Rotondo793 m awayBasilica of San Clemente817 m awayPalazzo del Freddo Giovanni Fassi873 m away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Basilica of St John Lateran?
Allow about 45 min for the visit.