Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls Rome

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The Papal Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls, commonly known as Saint Paul's Outside the Walls, is one of Rome's four ancient, papal, major basilicas, along with the basilicas of Saint John in...

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Feb 26, 2024
Basilica San Paolo is an awe-inspiring testament to faith and architecture. Its grandeur and serene ambiance offer a profound experience for visitors exploring Rome's rich cultural heritage. Full review by Jocov r
Jan 14, 2024
Visited here when I had a spare day in Rome. It's a bit out of the way and so was almost empty when I visited (a refreshing change from the more iconic spots in Rome), but it was a gorgeous church, w… Full review by TheSwankyspoon
Nov 17, 2023
Staying in nearby Ostiense, we walked to the Basilica and were amazed by its size and how quiet and uncrowded it was, even with a couple of guided tours on-site. inside there is an array of of large … Full review by BellBoy53

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Architect:Luigi Poletti
Opened:1823
Architectural style:Neoclassical

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how do I go to san paolo fuori le mura from Roma Pantheon area?
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The way we did it was: walk back from the Pantheon to the Barbarini metro stop (it is a little bit of a hike). Take the red line to Termini and switch there to the blue line. Take the blue …
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The way we did it was: walk back from the Pantheon to the Barbarini metro stop (it is a little bit of a hike). Take the red line to Termini and switch there to the blue line. Take the blue line down to the "Basilica S. Paolo" stop. It's right around the corner from that stop.
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how do I go to San Paolo fuori le mura from Rome?
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We took a cab and the driver got lost. If I did it again, the suggestion to take the Metro sounds like a good one.
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I would like to know if he Domus Aria is open yet? please let me know as I will be visiing in Sept. 2016. thank you. Paul
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I know that it has been very recently re-opened for visit, but works are still in progress. In any case, keep you informed by the news they post online. Have a look on the …
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I know that it has been very recently re-opened for visit, but works are still in progress. In any case, keep you informed by the news they post online. Have a look on the "soprintendenza per i beni archeologici" or romatoday websites for any news.
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What is the difference between the Abbazia di San Paolo Fuori Le Mura (located at Via Ostiense,186) and the Basilica …
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What is the difference between the Abbazia di San Paolo Fuori Le Mura (located at Via Ostiense,186) and the Basilica Papale San Paolo Fuori le Mura (located at Piazzale San Paolo, 1)? They’re both referred to as St. Paul Outside the Walls, but they are 400 meters apart. Thanks for your help!
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They are are the same place. The Basilica Papale was the Pope "old church" where St Paul died and before the move to Basilica San Pietro. When you visit, do not miss the St Paul's …
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They are are the same place. The Basilica Papale was the Pope "old church" where St Paul died and before the move to Basilica San Pietro. When you visit, do not miss the St Paul's burial place (in the main church), the cloister and the very old church. For details in English, see wikipedia on Basilica_of_Saint_Paul_Outside_the_Walls
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