Basilica of Saint Paul outside the Walls, Major basilica in Rome, Italy
The basilica features five naves divided by 80 monolithic granite columns and spans 131 meters in length with a 29-meter-high ceiling.
Built in 386 under Emperor Theodosius I on Saint Paul's burial site, the basilica underwent complete reconstruction after a devastating fire in 1823.
The interior walls display a continuous series of medallion portraits depicting every pope from Saint Peter to the current pontiff in chronological order.
The church opens daily from 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM, with free admission to the basilica and a 4-euro fee to access the medieval cloister.
The bronze doors contain 54 panels with biblical scenes, created in Constantinople during the 11th century and survived the 1823 fire intact.
Location: Roma Capitale
Inception: January 1, 1823
Architects: Luigi Poletti
Architectural style: Early Christian architecture
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Part of: Historic Centre of Rome, the Properties of the Holy See in that City Enjoying Extraterritorial Rights and San Paolo Fuori le Mura, Extraterritorial properties of the Holy See, Seven Pilgrim Churches of Rome, Abbey of Saint Paul Outside the Walls
Address: 1 Piazzale San Paolo 00146 Roma
Opening Hours: 07:00-18:30
Phone: +390669880800
Email: info@basilicasanpaolo.org
Website: http://vatican.va/various/basiliche/san_paolo/index_en.html
GPS coordinates: 41.85861,12.47722
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:37
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