Place of worship
Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano
Rome, Italy82 tours & tickets
About Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano
The Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran, commonly known as the Lateran Basilica or Saint John Lateran, is the Catholic cathedral of the Diocese of Rome in the city of Rome, Italy. It serves as the seat of the bishop of Rome and head of the worldwide Catholic Church: the pope. The only "archbasilica" in the world, it lies outside of Vatican City proper, which is located approximately four kilometres northwest. Nevertheless, as properties of the Holy See, the archbasilica and its adjoining edifices enjoy an extraterritorial status from Italy, pursuant to the terms of the Lateran Treaty of 1929. Dedicated to Christ the Saviour, in honor of John the Baptist and John the Evangelist, the place name – Laterano (Lateran) – comes from an ancient Roman family (gens), whose palace (domus) grounds occupied the site. The adjacent Lateran Palace was the primary residence of the pope until the Middle Ages.
Things to do at Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano
82 tours and tickets are available here. A few of them:
Papal Basilicas: St. John Lateran, Saint Mary Major, St. Paul outside the walls5.0 (19)4hFrom $573
Pope Francis Tomb and Papal Basilicas Tour4.7 (180)3hFrom $121
Rome: St John Lateran & Holy Steps Catholic Tour4.5 (20)1hFrom $65
Rome: Underground Temples and Crucifixion Relics Walking Tour4.8 (92)2h 30mFrom $89
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