Archbasilica of St. John Lateran
Archbasilica of St. John Lateran, Archbasilica in Rome, Italy
The Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran is the cathedral church of Rome and serves as the seat of the Roman Pontiff.
It is the oldest and highest ranking of the four papal major basilicas, dating back to the 4th century.
This Basilica has been used for centuries for many significant moments in history, including numerous ecumenical councils.
The Basilica is open daily for visitors, with guided tours available.
Despite being located in Rome, it enjoys extraterritorial status as one of the Properties of the Holy See.
Location: Rome
Founder: Miltiades
Architects: Francesco Borromini, Alessandro Galilei
Architectural style: baroque architecture
Length: 140 m
Width: 73 m
Material: marble, cement, granite
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 07:00-18:30
Website: vatican.va/various/basiliche/san_giovanni/index_it.htm
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap
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