Rome / Vatican City
The Roman Basilicas
A curated pilgrimage through the great basilicas of Rome and the Vatican — tombs, relics, and the confession of Peter.
Why this route
Rome is a confession in stone — Peter, Paul, the Lateran as the Pope's cathedral, Mary as the Church's mother. Walk the four major basilicas as a single act of faith across several days.
How to use this guide
Follow the ordered stops below. Each place page carries visitor info and relics.
Stops on the route
- 1
St. Peter's Basilica
Basilica · Vatican City, Vatican City
- 2
Archbasilica of St. John Lateran
Basilica · Rome, Italy
- 3
Basilica of Saint Mary Major
Basilica · Rome, Italy
- 4
Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls
Basilica · Rome, Italy
Route map
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Practical notes
Walk early, dress modestly, and plan security lines at the Vatican. The four major basilicas are a multi-day circuit; start at St. Peter's, then Lateran, Santa Maria Maggiore, and St. Paul Outside the Walls.