Experts' Choice Award Arcibasilica di San Giovanni in Laterano
12 expert reviews
“Stone memorial that's said to predict the death of the pope and the site of the Cadaver Synod. ”
– Atlas Obscura
Time Out "The Catholic faithful earn indulgences for visits to this major basilica." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"Founded by Constantine, the basilica was totally rebuilt during the Baroque period and 18C." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Like the basilica, the baptistery was founded by Constantine in the 4C. Today it is used for ceremonies on Holy Saturday...chapels were added to the baptistery by different popes over the years " Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"The square gives access to the baptistry of San Giovanni and to the Lateran Palace." Full review
Frommer's "This church is the cathedral of the diocese of Rome, where the pope comes to celebrate Mass on certain holidays." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Rebuilt in the 5C, it was modified with the addition of various structures (chapels). Its present aspect dates from the 17C. Note the beautiful 5C-7C mosaics." Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"The square gives access to the baptistry of San Giovanni and to the Lateran Palace." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"Founded by Constantine, the basilica was totally rebuilt during the Baroque period and 18C. Galilei's façade gives access to a rather cold and solemn interior by Borromini and followers of Bernini. " Full review
Fodor's "The cathedral of Rome is San Giovanni in Laterano, not St. Peter's. The church was built here by Emperor Constantine 10 years before he built the church dedicated to Peter, making it the..." Full review
Frommer's "Officially the cathedral of the diocese of Rome; the Pope celebrates Mass here on certain holidays...what you see today is an 18th-century facade by Alessandro Galilei and an interior by Borromini" Full review
