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Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore: Underground Guided Tour
Monday, August 31, 2026 · 11:30 AM (venue local time)
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Basilica of Santa Maria MaggiorePapal Basilica of Saint Mary Major, Piazza di Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome, Italy
About
Get ready to go below ground at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. This massive underground space has distinct rooms built around a spacious courtyard.
The guided tour will take you to the Treasure Room and Archaeological Area with an in-house guide. You'll see areas that were used for thermal healing, featuring mosaics and heating spaces. Notice the old tilework, eye-catching geometric frescoes, and a one-of-a-kind frescoed agricultural calendar.
The Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore is located on Rome's Esquiline Hill. Don't miss the architectural blend of Romanesque, Renaissance, and Baroque elements, including Rome's tallest campanile, and a coffered ceiling.
The guided tour will take you to the Treasure Room and Archaeological Area with an in-house guide. You'll see areas that were used for thermal healing, featuring mosaics and heating spaces. Notice the old tilework, eye-catching geometric frescoes, and a one-of-a-kind frescoed agricultural calendar.
The Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore is located on Rome's Esquiline Hill. Don't miss the architectural blend of Romanesque, Renaissance, and Baroque elements, including Rome's tallest campanile, and a coffered ceiling.
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When is Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore: Underground Guided Tour?
Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore: Underground Guided Tour takes place on Monday, August 31, 2026 at 11:30 AM (venue local time) at Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome.
Where is Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore: Underground Guided Tour taking place?
Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore: Underground Guided Tour is held at Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major, Piazza di Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome, Italy.
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