The Basilica Santa María Mayor (Santa Maria Maggiore) of Romait's one of the four patriarchal basilicas from the city. The other three are: San Pedro, San Juan de Letrán and San Paolo Fuori Le Mura.
It is located on top of Mount Esquilino and was built by order of Pope Sixtus III, in the XNUMXth century.
It presents a combination of architectural styles, since it was renovated, throughout its history, on many occasions. It has a Romanesque pyramidal bell tower that is the highest in Rome, and its interior is in the Baroque style.
Notable XNUMXth century coffered ceilings and XNUMXth century mosaics of the arch and the choir. Also the 36 marble columns and 4 granite columns with Ionic capitals of the ships. The side chapels Built in the XNUMXth century where the remains of Popes Sixtus V and Pius V rest.
To the right of the altar where the Madonna and Child, Is the Bernini's grave.
The Basilica is located in the Plaza Santa María Mayor, in the Termini station of the Metro. Its hours are from 7 a.m. to 18,30:XNUMX p.m. and admission is free.
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