Medieval Mosaics Tour in Rome including St. Mary Major & St. Praxedes Basilicas

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Medieval Mosaics Tour in Rome including St. Mary Major & St. Praxedes Basilicas

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€243
Duration
2 h
Group size
Private tour
Guide languages
English, Italian, French, Spanish

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Overview

Experience the highlights of the Medieval Basilicas, Mosaic and arts that you will discover in Rome, the secret tombs of famous Pope and sculptor. For the duration of the tour, your private guide will tell you more about the history of these important religious sites and discuss some of the masterpieces which can be found inside.

What's included

local guide

What you will do

Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore
The Basilica of Saint Mary Major , or church of Santa Maria Maggiore, is a Major papal basilica as well as one of the Seven Pilgrim Churches of Rome and the largest Catholic Marian church in Rome, Italy.
45 min
Stop 2
The leading sculptor of his age, and one of the greatest sculptors of all time.He was interred, without pomp or ceremony, in the family crypt in the church of St.Mary Major.
10 min
Stop 3
The Pauline Chapel, or also called the Borghese Chapel, is the largest chapel in the left aisle of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore.
15 min
Basilica di Santa Prassede
The church incorporates mosaic decoration that mark it among the oldest churches in Rome. A church near this site was present since the fifth century, but the church in its current place and general layout was commissioned by Pope Hadrian I around the year 780 to house the relics (bones) of Saint Praxedes.
20 min
Stop 5
The chapel of San Zenone is a church in Rome, in the Monti district, which is accessed from the right aisle of the basilica of Santa Prassede.
15 min

Meeting point

You will meet the guide below of the Obelisk in front of St.Mary Major Basilica holding a placard with Tour written on it.

End point: The tour ends in this Basilica.

Important information

Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A dress code is required to enter places of worship/churches and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements