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Rome’s Four Major Basilicas Tour Review 2025: An Honest Look

Rome’s Four Major Basilicas Tour Review 2025: An Honest Look So, you’ve probably seen pictures of Rome and it’s pretty much always the Colosseum or the Trevi Fountain, right? Well, I was looking for something a little different, you know, something with a bit more spiritual weight. The idea of visiting the four major papal basilicas in a single day was kind of on my mind, but honestly, the logistics felt like a huge pain. Basically, figuring out taxis or public transport between St. Peter’s, St. John Lateran, St. Paul Outside the Walls, and St. Mary Major seemed like a …

Rome’s Papal Basilicas: A 2025 Visitor’s Guide

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Rome’s Papal Basilicas: A 2025 Visitor’s Guide Okay, so when you think about visiting the big churches in Rome, your mind probably jumps straight to St. Peter’s Basilica, right? I mean, it’s absolutely iconic, and for good reason, you know. Still, there’s this whole other side to Rome’s most important spiritual centers that’s just a little bit off the main tourist track, anyway. We’re talking about the other three Papal Major Basilicas, and honestly, they each offer a completely different kind of experience that is so worth your time. Actually, these places are kind of the heartbeats of the city’s …