Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore (Basilica Papale di Santa Maria Maggiore)
Rome, Italy
122 ticket options available · from $9.92 to $273.25 · free cancellation on 66 of 122
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About Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore (Basilica Papale di Santa Maria Maggiore)
The Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore is a prominent basilica in Rome, Italy, renowned for its stunning architecture and rich history. Dating back to 432 AD, it attracts visitors for its artistic treasures and spiritual significance, making it one of the major pilgrimage sites in the city.
Entry to the basilica is available through various marketplaces, with ticket prices varying across platforms. With 16 different sellers, it is advisable to compare options to find the best deal for entry, as prices can differ significantly.
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16 marketplaces sell entry to Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore (Basilica Papale di Santa Maria Maggiore), from $10.58.
| Seller | Ticket | Price (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| WeGoTrip | Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore: Dome Entry Ticket | $10.58 | View |
| Fever | General admission | $11.09 | View |
| Satoorday | General | $11.09 | View |
| JTR Holidays | Dome entrance ticket | $12.32 | View |
| Tiqets | Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore: Dome Entry Ticket | $14.59 | View |
| GuruWalk | Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore: Dome Entry Ticket | $14.59 | View |
| FindrHost | Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore: Dome Entry Ticket | $14.59 | View |
| Pelago | Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore: Dome Entry Ticket | $14.59 | View |
| Hellotickets | Rome Santa Maria Maggiore Dome Tickets | $15.18 | View |
| TLIGHT | General admission | $16.35 | View |
| Viator Free cancellation | Ticket Panoramic Terraces 360° | $29.19 | View |
| Tripadvisor Free cancellation | Ticket Panoramic Terraces 360° | $29.19 | View |
| KKday | Seat category 4 | $29.28 | View |
| Priceline Free cancellation | St Mary’s Basilica: Pope Francis Tomb, Dome and Crypt Ticket | $75.89 | View |
| Cool Destinations | St Mary’s Basilica: Pope Francis Tomb, Dome and Crypt Ticket | $85.46 | View |
| Tourscanner | Visit with direct access to Santa Maria Maggiore and Museum | $99.24 | View |
Tours, passes & combos at Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore (Basilica Papale di Santa Maria Maggiore)
Skip-the-line, guided tours, city passes and combo tickets — priced higher because they bundle extras beyond standard entry.
| Seller | Option | Price (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiqets | Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore: Priority Entry + Museum | $9.92 | View |
| GuruWalk | Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore: Priority Entry + Museum | $9.92 | View |
| FindrHost | Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore: Priority Entry + Museum | $9.92 | View |
| Trip.com | Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore: Priority Entry + Museum Ad | $9.96 | View |
| Traviia Free cancellation | Basilica Entry Tickets + Audio Guide (Without Access to Libe | $10.28 | View |
| Traviia Free cancellation | Basilica Entry Tickets + Access to Liberian Museum | $10.34 | View |
| Staybook Free cancellation | Basilica Entry Tickets + Audio Guide (Without Access to Libe | $10.40 | View |
| Staybook Free cancellation | Basilica Entry Tickets + Access to Liberian Museum | $10.45 | View |
| Viator Free cancellation | Skip-the-line ticket Santa Maria Maggiore with Museum Areas | $10.51 | View |
| Tripadvisor Free cancellation | Skip-the-line ticket Santa Maria Maggiore with Museum Areas | $10.51 | View |
| Hellotickets | Rome Santa Maria Maggiore + Museum Tickets | $10.51 | View |
| Priceline Free cancellation | Skip-the-line ticket Santa Maria Maggiore with Museum Areas | $10.51 | View |
| Tourscanner | Skip-the-line ticket Santa Maria Maggiore with Museum Areas | $10.51 | View |
| Expedia Free cancellation | 12:00 PM, SKIP THE LINE TICKET WITH HOST | $10.57 | View |
| TicketsToDo | Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore: Priority Entry + Museum | $10.67 | View |
| Headout | Basilica Entry Tickets + Audio Guide (Without Access to Libe | $10.90 | View |
| Headout | Basilica Entry Tickets + Access to Liberian Museum | $10.95 | View |
| Tiqets | Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore: Entry Ticket + Audio Guide | $11.09 | View |
| GuruWalk | Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore: Entry Ticket + Audio Guide | $11.09 | View |
| FindrHost | Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore: Entry Ticket + Audio Guide | $11.09 | View |
Did you know?
- Construction started
- 432 AD
- Type
- Basilica in Rome, Italy
Visitor information
- Address: P.za di Santa Maria Maggiore, 00100 Roma RM, Italy
- Phone: +39 06 6988 6800
- Official website: https://www.basilicasantamariamaggiore.va/it.html
People also ask
What is the Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica famous for?
The basilica enshrines several notable Christian relics, most notably the holy crib of the Child Jesus and the venerated image of Salus Populi Romani, depicting the Madonna and Child as both the patroness and protectress of the Roman peoples.
Is Pope Francis buried in Santa Maria Maggiore?
The Basilica of Saint Mary Major is the burial place of Pope Francis, who chose it to replace the Vatican Caves.
Why did the Pope choose Santa Maria Maggiore?
As the Jesuits assumed the role as defenders of Catholic orthodoxy during the Counter-Reformation, the basilica provided a physical testament to the antiquity of Marian devotion. Pope Francis's devotion to the basilica was primarily fixated on an ancient icon of the Virgin Mary and the infant Jesus holding a gospel.
Which saints are buried in Santa Maria Maggiore?
Saint Matthias the Apostle is buried here. Saint Jerome, doctor of the Church, is buried here. Saint Jerome spent a part of his life in Bethlehem, and it was thought fitting to preserve his relics here, in the Bethlehem in Rome.
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