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Google Map Santa Maria Maggiore ChurchPhotographer Description of Santa Maria Maggiore ChurchPanorama taken inside Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome. The picture was taken balancing the camera on the back of a prayer rail near the front of the church. As a result, the rail has a break in it. The image shows the papal altar, highly decorated ceiling and a view down the central aisle.Santa Maria Maggiore Church - Further InformationBasilica di Santa Maria Maggiore (Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major) is the largest church in Rome dedicated to Mary. The church dates from the 5th century and contains many very old mosaics, columns and other artefacts. It is widely considered to be the most beautiful church in Rome after St Peters and is a very popular tourist attraction.Prior to Santa Maria Maggiore, the site was occupied by a temple to Cybele, a Greek female fertility goddess. The church was built in the 5th century under Pope Sixtus III, at a time when veneration of Mary was spreading fast after being declared 'Theotokos' (Mother of God) at the Council of Ephesus in 431. Most of the interior and façade date from extensive renovations carried out in the 18th century. Inside the church are numerous important works of art and other notable features. Visitors should look out for:
Address: Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore [[4034,Piazza di Santa Maria Maggiore]], Rome Travel Directions and Getting There: Metro: Cavour (B), Termini (A,B), [[4036,Piazza Vittorio E]] (A). Comments and Reviews. Please login or register and you can also add your own reviews and panoramic pictures as well! |
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