With its imposing basilicas and impressive architectural and archaeological monuments of antiquity, Rome is a beautiful destination to visit that leaves an impression on the heart of every traveler.
From the delicious cuisine and interesting culture to the lively atmosphere, there are endless reasons to visit Rome, and to fall in love with the city. This cosmopolitan metropolis scattered on the banks of the Tiber sometimes seems to have stopped in time. It is no wonder that it is often referred to as the "Eternal City."
This open-air “museum” is endowed with incredible places for religious pilgrimages that attract pilgrims from all over the world who come to see the Pope and the history of Catholicism.
Walking around Rome, you will not just see an ancient city full of culture. Rome is history, it is the memory of the ancient peoples, fighting between life and death in the Colosseum, it is the vision of the Romans walking through the ancient squares while talking about democracy and above all, it is the cradle of the Catholic Church.
In the Eternal City you will find many museums, galleries, churches and the smallest independent state in the world, the Vatican. All are full of beauty and culture, which are a must for a tour with family and friends.
With over 8 million international tourists a year, Rome is the third European city that attracts the most visitors, and is also considered one of the most romantic cities in Europe.
Case per Ferie (Guest House), Mater Amabilis, is located in central Rome, next to the great basilicas, museums, shopping centers and Termin train station, Rome's largest station.
Located in the General House complex, Mater Amabilis shares space with the Generalate Chapel of the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, where the body of Blessed Clelia Merloni. The faithful and those devoted to Mother Clelia can visit her body, which rests in the Chapel.
• From Piazza Cinquecento (500), in front of the bus station take bus #649, get off at the 3rd / 4th stop on Via Santa Croce in Gerusalemme (in front of the Basilica)
• Take Bus #649 and get off on Santa Croce in Gerusalemme Street (in front of the Basilica)
• Metro: Take line B and get off at Termini Station, then take Metro line A and get off at Manzoni or San Giovanni.
• Highway - Roma EST exit follow the signs for San Giovanni in Laterano
• Every three quarters of an hour, there is a train to Rome – Termini. Then follow directions above.
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The Basilica of Santa Croce (Holy Cross) in Jerusalem is located in Rome, in the Esquilino district, near the Aurelian Walls and Castrense Amphitheater, between St. John Lateran Basilica and Basilica of Saint Mary Major. The Basilica of Santa Croce is part of the “Seven Churches” route that ancient pilgrims used to visit by foot.
The current appearance of the building dates back to the eighteenth century. Architects Pietro Passalacqua and Domenico Gregorini, at the will of Pope Benedict XIV, changed the interior and exterior of the church, creating an elliptical atrium and replacing the medieval façade with a modern travertine façade. In the new façade they alternated, with a clever visual effect, concave and convex volumes according to true Baroque taste.
The Basilica has many visitors during Holy Week because it preserves important relics of the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ: Three fragments of the Holy Cross, two thorns of the Crown of Jesus, one of the nails and the INRI sign of the Crucifixion, meaning "Jesus the Nazarene, King of the Jews" .
The Basilica is open for visitation from Monday to Saturday from 9:30 to 17:00 and Sunday and holidays from 14:00 to 17:00.
Considered one of the most famous Catholic churches in the world, the beautiful Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano is located in central Rome, just a 20-minute walk from the Colosseum. It is also the oldest church and ranks first in the five papal basilicas in the world. It was built in the early 4th century and opened in 324, under Constantine.
Today, the Basilica of St. John Lateran retains its perfect condition of Baroque style, even after undergoing the last restoration. It is a must see attraction in Rome.
Next to the Basilica is the Aurelian Wall and the Lateran Obelisk, the largest obelisk in Rome at over 32 meters high. It was brought from the temple of Amon in Thebes in Egypt by Constantine II in the year 357 and first placed in Circus Maximus.
The Basilica is also very special for the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. On November 3, 2018, the foundress of the Congregation, Mother Clelia Merloni, was beatified in a beautiful ceremony.
The Papal Basilica of St. John Lateran is open daily from 7am to 6.30pm.
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