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Catholic city guide · Italy

Rome,
the Eternal City.

Walk the foundations of the Church: the tombs of Peter and Paul, four papal basilicas, Marian devotion and the resting places of beloved saints.

Explore 11 places on the map Choose a suggested journey

11 sacred places2 devotional areas1–3 day journeys

Begin with the essentials

The four papal basilicas

These churches give a first pilgrimage to Rome its spiritual structure. Visit early, dress for sacred spaces and check each basilica’s official liturgical calendar before setting out.

BasilicaSt. Peter's BasilicaVatican City, Vatican CityOpen guide →BasilicaArchbasilica of Saint John LateranRome, ItalyOpen guide →BasilicaBasilica of St. Mary MajorRome, ItalyOpen guide →Saint TombBasilica of St. Paul Outside the WallsRome, ItalyOpen guide →

Suggested journeys

Choose your pace

Each journey can be saved directly to your account with its day assignments, stop order and pilgrimage notes intact.

1 day

The heart of Catholic Rome

A focused first pilgrimage through the See of Peter, Rome’s cathedral and the basilica long associated with Our Lady.

Day 1 · MorningSt. Peter's BasilicaBegin early at the tomb of St. Peter and leave time for security.
Day 1 · MiddayArchbasilica of Saint John LateranContinue to the cathedral of the Bishop of Rome and the Scala Santa area.
Day 1 · AfternoonBasilica of St. Mary MajorEnd in prayer at St. Mary Major.

2 days

The four papal basilicas

Complete the traditional quartet, then walk among the saints of Rome’s historic center.

Day 1 · MorningSt. Peter's BasilicaBegin at St. Peter’s Basilica.
Day 1 · MiddayArchbasilica of Saint John LateranContinue to St. John Lateran.
Day 1 · AfternoonBasilica of St. Mary MajorPray at St. Mary Major.
Day 2 · MorningBasilica of St. Paul Outside the WallsVenerate St. Paul’s tomb.
Day 2 · MiddaySanta Maria sopra Minerva — Tomb of St. Catherine of SienaVisit St. Catherine of Siena.
Day 2 · AfternoonBasilica of Sant’Agostino — Tomb of St. MonicaContinue to St. Monica.
Day 2 · Late afternoonChurch of the Gesù — Tomb of St. IgnatiusVisit St. Ignatius at the Gesù.
Day 2 · EveningChiesa Nuova — Tomb of St. Philip NeriFinish near St. Philip Neri.

3 days

Mary, saints and Eucharistic witness

A spacious Rome pilgrimage with the papal basilicas, saints’ tombs, Sant’Andrea delle Fratte and Eucharistic landmarks.

Day 1 · MorningSt. Peter's BasilicaSt. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican.
Day 1 · AfternoonArchbasilica of Saint John LateranSt. John Lateran and the ancient Christian city.
Day 1 · EveningBasilica of St. Mary MajorConclude at St. Mary Major.
Day 2 · MorningBasilica of St. Paul Outside the WallsSt. Paul Outside the Walls.
Day 2 · MiddaySanta Maria sopra Minerva — Tomb of St. Catherine of SienaSt. Catherine of Siena.
Day 2 · AfternoonBasilica of Sant’Agostino — Tomb of St. MonicaSt. Monica.
Day 2 · Late afternoonChurch of the Gesù — Tomb of St. IgnatiusSt. Ignatius.
Day 2 · EveningChiesa Nuova — Tomb of St. Philip NeriSt. Philip Neri.
Day 3 · MorningSant’Andrea delle FratteMarian prayer at Sant’Andrea delle Fratte.
Day 3 · AfternoonEucharistic Miracle of Rome (6th–7th century)Explore Rome’s early Eucharistic-miracle tradition.
Day 3 · Late afternoonEucharistic Miracle of Rome (1610)Conclude with the 1610 Eucharistic account.

A city of saints

Pray where they rest

Several of Rome’s most intimate pilgrim visits sit within walking distance of one another in the historic center.

Saint TombSanta Maria sopra Minerva — Tomb of St. Catherine of SienaRome, ItalyOpen guide →Saint TombBasilica of Sant’Agostino — Tomb of St. MonicaRome, ItalyOpen guide →Saint TombChurch of the Gesù — Tomb of St. IgnatiusRome, ItalyOpen guide →Saint TombChiesa Nuova — Tomb of St. Philip NeriRome, ItalyOpen guide →

The complete collection

Every mapped sacred place

St. Peter's BasilicaBasilica · Vatican City

Basilica of St. Mary MajorBasilica · Rome

Sant’Andrea delle FratteApparition · Rome

Santa Maria sopra Minerva — Tomb of St. Catherine of SienaSaint Tomb · Rome

Basilica of Sant’Agostino — Tomb of St. MonicaSaint Tomb · Rome

Church of the Gesù — Tomb of St. IgnatiusSaint Tomb · Rome

Chiesa Nuova — Tomb of St. Philip NeriSaint Tomb · Rome

Basilica of St. Paul Outside the WallsSaint Tomb · Rome

Eucharistic Miracle of Rome (6th–7th century)Eucharistic Miracle · Rome

Eucharistic Miracle of Rome (1610)Eucharistic Miracle · Rome

Archbasilica of Saint John LateranBasilica · Rome

A pilgrim’s note

Leave room for grace.

Opening hours, liturgies, security arrangements and route access can change. Confirm every major detail shortly before your visit.

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