Porta Maggiore, Rome
Impressive gate built by Claudius in AD 52 and formed by the arches of two aqueducts.
Impressive gate built by Claudius in AD 52 and formed by the arches of two aqueducts. It was subsequently incorporated into the Aurelian walls. Nearby is the 'Baker's tomb', erected for himself and his wife by a freed slave who became a rich baker. Note the friezes round the top representing the stages of breadmaking.
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Porta Maggiore and Nearby Sights on Map
Basilica of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem
The Santa Croce in Gerusalemme or Basilica of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem is one of the Seven Pilgrim Churches in Rome, with a great collection of relics of the Passion of the Christ from the Holy Land
Museo della Liberazione
This small museum records the liberation of Rome from German occupation during the Second World War
Colle Oppio
This is the attractive park on the hillside directly west of the Colosseum
Scala Sancta
The Scala Sancta (Holy Stairs) is, according to Roman Catholic tradition, the staircase used by Jesus Christ to approach Pontius Pilate to be sentenced to death
Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano
The Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano (St John Lateran’s Basilica) is the oldest and principal among the five Papal Basilicas in the world, making it the ‘Cathedral of Rome and of the World’
Basilica di San Lorenzo fuori le Mura
Houses the tomb of St Lawrence
San Clemente
A great little cathedral to visit, lovingly looked after by Irish Dominicans
Basilica di San Clemente al Laterano
The Basilica di San Clemente al Laterano is an early Roman Catholic basilica dedicated to Pope St Clement, with a history dating back to the 1st century
Santa Prassede
Fantastic Byzantine mosaics and some other interesting artwork
Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore
Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore (Basilica of Saint Mary Major) is one of the 4 Papal major basilicas, built in the 5th century atop Esquiline Hill to honor Virgin Mary