Come and see one of the four largest and most ancient basilicas in Rome, called the Basilica di San Paolo fuori le Mura! Along with St Peters basilica in Vatican City and St. John’s and St. Mary’s basilica, this majestic building completes the four Papal basilicas of Rome.
In 1980, the Basilica of ‘St Paul Outside the Walls in Rome’ was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site along with the historical centre of Rome city and the properties of the Papal government in Vatican City.
It earned this prestigious award because of its rich historical value, beautiful design and cultural significance.
In 1980, the Basilica of ‘St Paul Outside the Walls in Rome’ was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site along with the historical centre of Rome city and the properties of the Papal government in Vatican City.
It earned this prestigious award because of its rich historical value, beautiful design and cultural significance.
Tourists can stay in a beautiful apartment in Rome where they can easily travel around its historical sites with ease.
Why not avail of a convenient city tour package in the language of your choice which will lead you around the famous sites of Rome, including St. Paul’s Basilica under the leadership of a specialist tour guide?
This magnificient religious building was founded by the Roman emperor Constantine the First, over what was believed to be the burial place of St. Paul. Over the centuries the Basilica of St Paul has been lovingly rebuilt after an earthquake in 1348 and a roof collapse in 1823.
This basilica has a stunning interior, with every wall and corner decorated with intricate architectural designs, colourful frescoes and mosaics.
Why not avail of a convenient city tour package in the language of your choice which will lead you around the famous sites of Rome, including St. Paul’s Basilica under the leadership of a specialist tour guide?
This magnificient religious building was founded by the Roman emperor Constantine the First, over what was believed to be the burial place of St. Paul. Over the centuries the Basilica of St Paul has been lovingly rebuilt after an earthquake in 1348 and a roof collapse in 1823.
This basilica has a stunning interior, with every wall and corner decorated with intricate architectural designs, colourful frescoes and mosaics.
The basilica of St Paul is the second-largest in Rome after St Peter’s. It contains many exquisite artworks and sculptures for visitors to admire, including a splendid tabernacle designed by Renaissance architect, Arnolfo di Cambio.
Tourists can see many scenes depicting St. Paul’s life throughout the Basilica and can learn all about this saint by reading through extensive information provided to the public here.
Why not explore the rest of this World Heritage Site by reading our dedicated articles on Vatican City; Rome’s historical and religious centre? Here you can learn about the other great architectural treasures in this ancient city!
Tourists can see many scenes depicting St. Paul’s life throughout the Basilica and can learn all about this saint by reading through extensive information provided to the public here.
Why not explore the rest of this World Heritage Site by reading our dedicated articles on Vatican City; Rome’s historical and religious centre? Here you can learn about the other great architectural treasures in this ancient city!
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picture 2: Tango7174 / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 3: lalupa / CC BY-SA 3.0
picture 2: Tango7174 / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 3: lalupa / CC BY-SA 3.0