Santa Maria Maggiore: 9 Must-See Highlights

Planning a trip to Rome and looking for must-see sights? In this video, “Santa Maria Maggiore: 9 Must-See Highlights,” we take you inside one of Rome’s most iconic basilicas. Whether you’re visiting Rome for the first time or returning to explore hidden gems, this guide to Santa Maria Maggiore will help you discover its top attractions, rich history, and stunning architecture.

Located near Termini Station, Santa Maria Maggiore is a major basilica in Rome known for its breathtaking mosaics, ancient relics, and papal significance. We’ll walk you through 9 unmissable highlights, including the 5th-century mosaics, the Holy Crib relic, and the glorious ceiling gilded with the first gold from the New World.

This video is perfect for Rome itinerary planning, art and architecture lovers, and anyone interested in historic churches in Italy. Don't miss your chance to experience one of the top things to do in Rome!

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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
00:20 1. The Miraculous Origins
00:57 2. Golden Ceiling
01:34 3. Cosmatesque floor
02:14 4. 5th-Century Mosaics
03:02 5. The Salus Populi Romani Icon
03:47 6. The Holy Crib Relic
04:27 7. The Sistine Chapel
05:09 8. Tomb of Gian Lorenzo Bernini
05:59 9. Final Resting Place of Pope Francis
06:43 End