[2025 Rome Attraction] Travel Guide for Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran (Updated Mar)

Before leaving Roma, I visited this basilica, Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano, (P.za di S. Giovanni in Laterano, 4, 00184 Roma RM). In this basilica, there are less tourists compare to the others, I enjoyed here. Less crowded and simply have the peaceful silent atmosphere to calm yourself. The 12 statues are representing their role and story from the bible, I’m not a Christian, not so sure about it, but sitting in the center and look around is a great experience. I have an audio guide for this basilica and cloister, listening to the explanations and story allow me to slow down my steps and have the energy from here.

Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano is one of the most important Catholic churches in the world and holds a huge significance for Catholics around the world it’s the oldest basilica in the Western world and the interior is simply stunning. You really don’t have to be a religious person to appreciate the incredible architecture and beauty of this building and it’s great international significance. #celebrateit #rome #italy

Being able to visit the Catholic mother church of the whole world doing the catholic Jubilee in Rome was an amazing experience and although when I visited (Rome) the holy door of the art Basilica of St John Lattern had not yet been opened. It was amazing to see this incredible ancient doorway and appreciate the significance it holds for millions around the world. #celebrateit #rome #italy

Did you know in the Catholic religion they have a Mother Church of the whole world? And it’s not Saint Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican. It’s the Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran. Part of its official title is Mother and Head of All Churches in Rome and in the World. It’s the only art basilica in the world and serves as the official seat of the bishop of Rome, the Pope. Something that many people would probably also want the associate with Saint Peters Basilica in the Vatican. #celebrateit #rome #italy

Guys! The Archbasilica of St. John Lateran is really amazing! 😎 The Archbasilica of St. John Lateran was once the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rome and the official cathedral of the Archbishop of Rome (the Pope). 🎈 It is the oldest and most important of the four major papal basilicas in Rome and is known as the mother church of the Catholic Church worldwide. 👀 It houses 28 steps brought from Jerusalem by Emperor Constantine, which are said to be the steps that Christ climbed when he was tried, known as the "Holy Stairs." 💖 The Archbasilica of St. John Lateran is not only a religious building but also a treasure of art. Come here and feel the sanctity and solemnity of the Catholic Church! 🎉

#visitrome The full name: The Archbasilica Cathedral of the Most Holy Savior and of Saints John the Baptist and John the Evangelist in the Lateran, shortly known as Papal Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran. It serves as the Catholic Cathedral of the Diocese of Rome, which also serves as the seat of the bishop of Rome, the Pope. It is also the highest ranking among the four major papal Basilica, which earned the title of Archbasilica. Founded in Year 334, it serves as the oldest public church in Rome. The South Wall has 6 statues erected with figures of Saint Simon, Saint Bartholomew, Saint James the Lesser, Saint Peter while the north wall stands Saint Paul, Saint James the Greater, Saint Thomas, Saint Philip, Saint Matthew and Saint Jude Thaddeaus. The Archbasilica also holds 6 papal tombs, and it is also claimed that the skull of Saint Peter and Saint Paul resided in the archbasilica dur8ng the 9th century.

Majestic Rome really requires a lifetime of energy to appreciate. Even if you have been there many times, there will always be new discoveries. It is truly a place of architectural wonders that can make one feel happy to the point of aesthetic exhaustion. In the evening, I visited the Basilica of St. John Lateran, one of the four major basilicas of the Catholic Church in Rome. The term "major basilica" refers to the fact that it was once the residence of the Pope in Rome. It is the first Christian church in Rome and the world, predating the Vatican by 13 years. Until the 14th century, it was the administrative and residential center of the Pope. The hall is decorated with gold and marble and was once known as the Golden Palace. Church books record that Emperor Constantine donated a large number of treasures to decorate the hall, and it is said that the Ark of the Covenant, stone tablets inscribed with the Ten Commandments, golden candlesticks, as well as the veil and clothing of the high priest Aaron are all kept in the hall. In the long river of history, the church has been destroyed and renovated several times. The latest reconstruction was carried out by another master, Borromini, who competed with the Baroque giant Bernini, to rebuild the old nave, the papal and cardinal tombs. The most worth seeing is the transept of the church, with the Gothic-style baldacchino at its center, which was gifted by Pope Callixtus V. (CharlesV) funded the construction during the tenure of the French Pope Urban V (William de Grimoard). The builder of the canopy was Giovanni di Stefano. Inside the metal grille above the canopy, there is a 19th-century holy reliquary, which replaced the 14th-century one, containing the holy relics of the skulls of Saint Peter and Saint Paul.

Majestic Rome really requires a lifetime of energy to appreciate. Even if you have been there many times, there will always be new discoveries. It is truly a place of architectural wonders that can make one feel happy to the point of aesthetic exhaustion. In the evening, I visited the Basilica of St. John Lateran, one of the four major basilicas of the Catholic Church in Rome. The term "major basilica" refers to the fact that it was once the residence of the Pope in Rome. It is the first Christian church in Rome and the world, predating the Vatican by 13 years. Until the 14th century, it was the administrative and residential center of the Pope. The hall is decorated with gold and marble and was once known as the Golden Palace. Church books record that Emperor Constantine donated a large number of treasures to decorate the hall, and it is said that the Ark of the Covenant, stone tablets inscribed with the Ten Commandments, golden candlesticks, as well as the veil and clothing of the high priest Aaron are all kept in the hall. In the long river of history, the church has been destroyed and renovated several times. The latest reconstruction was carried out by another master, Borromini, who competed with the Baroque giant Bernini, to rebuild the old nave, the papal and cardinal tombs. The most worth seeing is the transept of the church, with the Gothic-style baldacchino at its center, which was gifted by Pope Callixtus V. (CharlesV) funded the construction during the tenure of the French Pope Urban V (William de Grimoard). The builder of the canopy was Giovanni di Stefano. Inside the metal grille above the canopy, there is a 19th-century holy reliquary, which replaced the 14th-century one, containing the holy relics of the skulls of Saint Peter and Saint Paul.

Majestic Rome really requires a lifetime of energy to appreciate. Even if you have been there many times, there will always be new discoveries. It is truly a place of architectural wonders that can make one feel happy to the point of aesthetic exhaustion. In the evening, I visited the Basilica of St. John Lateran, one of the four major basilicas of the Catholic Church in Rome. The term "major basilica" refers to the fact that it was once the residence of the Pope in Rome. It is the first Christian church in Rome and the world, predating the Vatican by 13 years. Until the 14th century, it was the administrative and residential center of the Pope. The hall is decorated with gold and marble and was once known as the Golden Palace. Church books record that Emperor Constantine donated a large number of treasures to decorate the hall, and it is said that the Ark of the Covenant, stone tablets inscribed with the Ten Commandments, golden candlesticks, as well as the veil and clothing of the high priest Aaron are all kept in the hall. In the long river of history, the church has been destroyed and renovated several times. The latest reconstruction was carried out by another master, Borromini, who competed with the Baroque giant Bernini, to rebuild the old nave, the papal and cardinal tombs. The most worth seeing is the transept of the church, with the Gothic-style baldacchino at its center, which was gifted by Pope Callixtus V. (CharlesV) funded the construction during the tenure of the French Pope Urban V (William de Grimoard). The builder of the canopy was Giovanni di Stefano. Inside the metal grille above the canopy, there is a 19th-century holy reliquary, which replaced the 14th-century one, containing the holy relics of the skulls of Saint Peter and Saint Paul.