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Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran
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Also known as Papal church, this Basilica serves as the highest ranking among the four major Papal Basilicas, with 12 statues erected and 6 Pope's tomb enshrined.
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Lateran Basilica, also known as the Basilica of St. John Lateran, is the oldest of the four basilicas in Rome. The halls and halls of the hall are particularly magnificent, resplendent, and rich in various carvings, which are worth watching. History of the Basilica The Basilica of St. John Lateran was once the villa of Roman celebrities, and it was donated by Constantine the Great of the Roman Empire. The church was built in AD 314 and had the Pope in tin until 1308 when a relentless fire completely destroyed it. The present Basilica of St. John was rebuilt in the 14th century, and in the 17th century, it was renovated on a large scale and was beautifully designed. There are statues of Jesus Christ and the Thirteen Apostles in the middle of the hall. On the left side of the entrance, there is a marble statue of Constantine the Great. The bronze door in the middle of the entrance originates from the Senate in Roman times. On the left side of the square in front of St. John's Basilica in Lateran, there is the Mangbai Church in the 16th century. This chapel houses the famous twenty-eight steps, which are the legendary steps that Christ climbed when he was tried. Stored in Jerusalem, it was brought from Jerusalem by the order of the mother during the reign of Constantine the Great and placed here. Coming here to watch the devout believers kneel down here and climb the stairs, one cannot help but marvel at the great power of faith.
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The last basilica I visitedBefore leaving Roma, I visited this basilica, Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano, (P.za di S. Giovanni in Laterano, 4, 00184 Roma RM). In this basilica, there are less tourists compare to the others, I enjoyed here. Less crowded and simply have the peaceful silent atmosphere to calm yourself. The 12 statues are representing their role and story from the bible, I’m not a Christian, not so sure about it, but sitting in the center and look around is a great experience. I have an audio guide for this basilica and cloister, listening to the explanations and story allow me to slow down my steps and have the energy from here.Barbie life in the dream house18
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Papal Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran#visitrome The full name: The Archbasilica Cathedral of the Most Holy Savior and of Saints John the Baptist and John the Evangelist in the Lateran, shortly known as Papal Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran. It serves as the Catholic Cathedral of the Diocese of Rome, which also serves as the seat of the bishop of Rome, the Pope. It is also the highest ranking among the four major papal Basilica, which earned the title of Archbasilica. Founded in Year 334, it serves as the oldest public church in Rome. The South Wall has 6 statues erected with figures of Saint Simon, Saint Bartholomew, Saint James the Lesser, Saint Peter while the north wall stands Saint Paul, Saint James the Greater, Saint Thomas, Saint Philip, Saint Matthew and Saint Jude Thaddeaus. The Archbasilica also holds 6 papal tombs, and it is also claimed that the skull of Saint Peter and Saint Paul resided in the archbasilica dur8ng the 9th century.johnswj909
Visiting one of the four major basilicas in Rome at night: the Basilica of St. John Lateran.Majestic Rome really requires a lifetime of energy to appreciate. Even if you have been there many times, there will always be new discoveries. It is truly a place of architectural wonders that can make one feel happy to the point of aesthetic exhaustion. In the evening, I visited the Basilica of St. John Lateran, one of the four major basilicas of the Catholic Church in Rome. The term "major basilica" refers to the fact that it was once the residence of the Pope in Rome. It is the first Christian church in Rome and the world, predating the Vatican by 13 years. Until the 14th century, it was the administrative and residential center of the Pope. The hall is decorated with gold and marble and was once known as the Golden Palace. Church books record that Emperor Constantine donated a large number of treasures to decorate the hall, and it is said that the Ark of the Covenant, stone tablets inscribed with the Ten Commandments, golden candlesticks, as well as the veil and clothing of the high priest Aaron are all kept in the hall. In the long river of history, the church has been destroyed and renovated several times. The latest reconstruction was carried out by another master, Borromini, who competed with the Baroque giant Bernini, to rebuild the old nave, the papal and cardinal tombs. The most worth seeing is the transept of the church, with the Gothic-style baldacchino at its center, which was gifted by Pope Callixtus V. (CharlesV) funded the construction during the tenure of the French Pope Urban V (William de Grimoard). The builder of the canopy was Giovanni di Stefano. Inside the metal grille above the canopy, there is a 19th-century holy reliquary, which replaced the 14th-century one, containing the holy relics of the skulls of Saint Peter and Saint Paul.octavia_serenemorgenstern6
Visiting one of the four major basilicas in Rome at night: the Basilica of St. John Lateran.Majestic Rome really requires a lifetime of energy to appreciate. Even if you have been there many times, there will always be new discoveries. It is truly a place of architectural wonders that can make one feel happy to the point of aesthetic exhaustion. In the evening, I visited the Basilica of St. John Lateran, one of the four major basilicas of the Catholic Church in Rome. The term "major basilica" refers to the fact that it was once the residence of the Pope in Rome. It is the first Christian church in Rome and the world, predating the Vatican by 13 years. Until the 14th century, it was the administrative and residential center of the Pope. The hall is decorated with gold and marble and was once known as the Golden Palace. Church books record that Emperor Constantine donated a large number of treasures to decorate the hall, and it is said that the Ark of the Covenant, stone tablets inscribed with the Ten Commandments, golden candlesticks, as well as the veil and clothing of the high priest Aaron are all kept in the hall. In the long river of history, the church has been destroyed and renovated several times. The latest reconstruction was carried out by another master, Borromini, who competed with the Baroque giant Bernini, to rebuild the old nave, the papal and cardinal tombs. The most worth seeing is the transept of the church, with the Gothic-style baldacchino at its center, which was gifted by Pope Callixtus V. (CharlesV) funded the construction during the tenure of the French Pope Urban V (William de Grimoard). The builder of the canopy was Giovanni di Stefano. Inside the metal grille above the canopy, there is a 19th-century holy reliquary, which replaced the 14th-century one, containing the holy relics of the skulls of Saint Peter and Saint Paul.octavia_serenemorgenstern1
Visiting one of the four major basilicas in Rome at night: the Basilica of St. John Lateran.Majestic Rome really requires a lifetime of energy to appreciate. Even if you have been there many times, there will always be new discoveries. It is truly a place of architectural wonders that can make one feel happy to the point of aesthetic exhaustion. In the evening, I visited the Basilica of St. John Lateran, one of the four major basilicas of the Catholic Church in Rome. The term "major basilica" refers to the fact that it was once the residence of the Pope in Rome. It is the first Christian church in Rome and the world, predating the Vatican by 13 years. Until the 14th century, it was the administrative and residential center of the Pope. The hall is decorated with gold and marble and was once known as the Golden Palace. Church books record that Emperor Constantine donated a large number of treasures to decorate the hall, and it is said that the Ark of the Covenant, stone tablets inscribed with the Ten Commandments, golden candlesticks, as well as the veil and clothing of the high priest Aaron are all kept in the hall. In the long river of history, the church has been destroyed and renovated several times. The latest reconstruction was carried out by another master, Borromini, who competed with the Baroque giant Bernini, to rebuild the old nave, the papal and cardinal tombs. The most worth seeing is the transept of the church, with the Gothic-style baldacchino at its center, which was gifted by Pope Callixtus V. (CharlesV) funded the construction during the tenure of the French Pope Urban V (William de Grimoard). The builder of the canopy was Giovanni di Stefano. Inside the metal grille above the canopy, there is a 19th-century holy reliquary, which replaced the 14th-century one, containing the holy relics of the skulls of Saint Peter and Saint Paul.octavia_serenemorgenstern2
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Also known as Papal church, this Basilica serves as the highest ranking among the four major Papal Basilicas, with 12 statues erected and 6 Pope's tomb enshrined.
This is a very old, very decent church, the name Saint John is very status. The church itself carries a clean small square, the interior reliefs are very gorgeous and very full.
This is a Catholic church, not only in Italy, but also in the world is very famous, especially the store is very magnificent. There is a very tall sculpture, said to be a famous celebrity creation.
St. John's Cathedral in Lateland is one of the four Roman cathedrals. Now the building is the Roman parish residence. Not far from the church is the beautiful octagonal Baptist Church, built in the fifth century AD. This Baptist Church has just been restored. The Cathedral of St. John of Lateland was built in 1735, and the top of the church was erected with tall statues (up to 6 meters), which made the whole building even more majestic. One in the middle was Christ, and the other was the church's saints, St. Anborogio, San Agostino, etc. On the right is the Holy Gate, on the left is the statue of Emperor Constantine, and on the porch of the church is the statue of the saints carved by Bernini's disciples. In addition, there are reliefs on the top of the pillars depicting the characters of the Old and New Testament.
Good environment, worth recommending! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
Very nice Lateran St. John's Basilica, worth going
The Cathedral of a Catholic Roman diocese, the official Cathedral of the Roman Archbishop (Pope). It is the oldest and ranked first of the four super-ordinate temples in Rome: St. John's Hall of Lateran, St. Peter's Hall, Notre Dame's Hall and St. Paul's Hall outside the city. It enjoys the title of Mother Cathedral of the Catholic Church all over the world. Free golden and brilliant tourists are few and worth visiting. The Catholic Church held five special sessions of bishops at the Lateran Palace. It was also inexpensive to take a taxi to the Colosseum in Rome.