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    Abbazia di San Paolo Fuori Le Mura

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    Via Ostiense 186, 00146 Rome, Italy
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    At the beginning of the 4th century, with the end of the persecutions and the promulgation of the Edicts of Tolerance in favour of Christianity, Emperor Constantine ordered the excavation of the cella memoriae, the place where Christians venerated...more
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    Reviewed 10 March 2018
    maybe out of tours main focus but It's really worth a visit

    The church itself is simply huge, but the msot attrctive are the wonderful decorations along the roof. Visual impact is truly terrific and I'm not surprised that many official italian Republic ceremonies are helded here...

    Thank tessarakonta
    Reviewed 29 December 2017
    great place

    A visit not to be missed when you come to Rome. A fabulous Abbey that really leaves you breathless. Unforgettable!!! Hong

    1  Thank h0ng234
    Reviewed 4 October 2017
    Lovely byzantine mosaics

    This is one of the four papal basilicas just south of the old Roman Wall. It is currently undergoing restoration of the nave but the transept with its wonderful mosaics were in full view. The nave has small medallions of the popes with a spotlight...More

    1  Thank Ugurd
    Reviewed 2 October 2017
    Basilica San Paolo, in perfect harmony

    One of the amazing basilicas in Rome. Easy to reach with the metro, just go to metrostation Sao Paolo. Again a building that is in perfect harmony,

    Thank Frank741258
    Reviewed 30 September 2017
    Amazing, amazing, amazing

    This church is part of the Walk of the Chistian Churches in Rome, but if you have time, plan to visit Abbazia di San Paolo fuori le Mura. No doubts is the number 1 church in Rome, better than the Vatican one. The only issue...More

    2  Thank RMorgado
    Reviewed 28 September 2017
    Giant of a church

    Abbazia di San Paolo fuori le Mura is an enormous giant of a church. You can literally get lost in there! We were absolutely awestruck by the magnificence of this structure. It looks vast on the outside and on the inside it feels even larger....More

    1  Thank Dimitris L
    Reviewed 14 September 2017
    Stunning

    This is not a church that is on many peoples must sees ? It should be, it is truly amazing. It is large with a main area in the center and various other stunning chapels on the side and rear.We were fortunate to visit when...More

    1  Thank Ceilings
    Reviewed 23 August 2017
    Less tourists

    ONe of the big advantage, that there are fewer visitors, than in some churches in the middle of the city. It also helps, that the church is huge. It is wonderful! Thanks God it is not our job to make a list of the most...More

    Thank 545medva
    Reviewed 16 August 2017
    A must see in Rome

    Strongly urge a guide to explore this beauty if you are not a history buff or architectural savant. The incredible history of this Abbey and belief that this is the burial ground of St Paul makes this a very worthwhile stop.

    Thank Paulette D
    Reviewed 1 July 2017 via mobile
    Outstanding!

    I have been all over the city and I've seen all of the churches but this one is one of my absolute favorites. It is little advertised, but it really is a gem. Don't miss this place. You will be so happy that you came...More

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    Response from Chris B | Reviewed this property |
    The way we did it was: walk back from the Pantheon to the Barbarini metro stop (it is a little bit of a hike). Take the red line to Termini and switch there to the blue line. Take the blue line down to the "Basilica S... More
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    Response from BarbaraT20162016 | Reviewed this property |
    There is ametro just 100 mt from the Basilica. Metro B: metro stop San Paolo
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