just when i thought the waiting was over.. hahah in rome if you need to mail something you wait in…read moreline like the DMV no drop offs here. at least its organized but what a time waster.. lol no drop off or local places available hahah

This is one of the Major Papal Basilicas in Rome, located a bit farther from the city center…read more English name is The Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls. Accessible via train and Taxi or bus. The train is located about a few minutes walk behind the church. We were able to visit this Basilica 3x. For the Jubilee Year 2025, 2x. This Basilica is very huge and has paintings of all the Popes and the apostles. A must see Basilica! It also houses St. Paul the apostle's tomb where his remains lie. It also has the Holy Chains - in a reliquary, which bound St. Paul. On our 2nd visit to Rome, it was still covid time and this I consider by far probably the less crowded of the Basilicas. They have a museum which you give a donation of 1euro to explore. I also find their gift shop the biggest and have the most choices of religious souvenirs. Their cafe is also loaded with gelato and variety of snack items. Definitely a must see when in Rome. January 2026

The Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls (Italian: Basilica di San Paolo Fuori le Mura) is…read moredefinitely a must-see if ever in Rome because this basilica is special for so many reasons! My hubby and I visited during our 1st trip to Rome (on September 30, 2023) while celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary (yep, love was in the air! ;) I came across this basilica when researching attractions located near/around the Airbnb that we were staying at in the Ostiense neighborhood and after reading about it, I just had to add it to our Rome itinerary. See the many pics and videos included w/ this review from our visit on 09/30/2023 -- just know that despite my best efforts, they don't fully capture just how beautiful and impressive this basilica is in person. And these pics & videos definitely couldn't capture what I felt when I 1st walked inside and saw the beautiful, gold ceiling that looked like it was glowing! (Brief History) This basilica was built above the tomb of St. Paul in Rome and is one of the 4 major basilicas of Rome. It was consecrated AD 4th century. It's also the 2nd largest church in the Italian capital after St. Peter's. Located inside is the sarcophagus of St. Paul. (Special-ness Specs) -- Gallery of The Popes -- (see the pics & videos included w/ this review) Inside the basilica there are 5 rooms w/ the central one having 80 granite and marble columns and there you will see the portraits of every past pope since St. Peter -- 266 total (awesome display) -- Doors at St. Peter's -- (see pics & videos) 1. The Holy Door - one of the four holy doors is located here, holy doors are only opened every 25 yrs during Jubilee (2025 is the next Jubilee in Rome) 2. The Byzantine Door--the door dates back to the 11th century has 54 panels 3. Outdoor courtyard w/ the beautiful St. Paul monument (Additional helpful info) -- Free to visit but bring some cash so you can leave an offering -- There is a dress code - no knees, stomach, or shoulders can be shown. During our visit there were plastic, disposable shawls at the front door once you entered into the basilica that visitors were asked to use if they were wearing shorts that had their knees showing or if they had on a sleeveless top on. -- not as crowded/busy as St. Peter's basilica so you're able to take your time during your visit Rome has so many beautiful and historic basilica's and during our time in Rome, we did get to experience so many of them and yes, while each of them were special in their own way, the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside The Walls was my favorite and I'm so very grateful that I was able to experience such historic beauty. Till next time, Rebecca visiting from Austin, Texas (United States) on 09/30/2023

Caravaggio, Medici and della Porta…read more San Luigi dei Francesi, the Church of Saint Louis of France, is a stunning Roman Catholic church filled with beautiful paintings, chapels and a rich history. The church was designed by Giacomo della Porta, built by Domenico Fontana and completed by the intervention of Catherine de' Medici, who as the wife of King Henry II of France, funded the construction. Originally, Cardinal Giulio di Giuliano de' Medici (who later became Pope Clement VII) commissioned a church for the French community in 1518. When Rome was sacked in 1527, construction was halted. The church was finally completed in 1589 by Domenico Fontana and Giacomo della Porta who changed the design completely. Giacomo della Porta created a façade as an independent piece of decorative work. This method was copied in other architectural projects later on. The facade features historical French figures such as Charlemagne and Saint Louis. The interior also has frescoes recounting French heroes and saints. It was nice to be able to read about the chapels. Information was displayed in French, Italian and English. The Contarelli Chapel is famous for three works by Baroque master Caravaggio. The three paintings depict the life of St. Matthew -"The Calling of Saint Matthew," "The Inspiration of Saint Matthew" and "The Martyrdom of Saint Matthew." This was definitely the most crowded of the chapels. It was also interesting to see the school groups that were touring with their classes during our visit. It was the only church that we visited in Rome where this was noticeable.

Rome is basically bursting with churches and priceless artwork, but if you have half an hour to see…read moresomething special, spend it at Chiesa di San Luigi dei Francesi, the Church of St. Louis of the French. It's a popular destination in central Rome, near Piazza Navona, free to enter for tourists and worshipers. We first tried to go when the church was closed, between noon and 2:30 on a Saturday (the hours are posted on the website and worth ascertaining before you visit). When we went back around 3:30, there was a robust line to get in, though it did move pretty quickly. I'd account for a bit of a wait, especially during peak season. The church has a lovely exterior, the building grand and baroque, completed in 1589. The good stuff, though, is on the inside. The interior is ornate and beautiful, decked out in gold and marble and a small museum's worth of important Italian paintings on the walls and ceiling. They're all worth looking at, but the main draw is the trio of Caravaggios, a cycle of works about the life of Saint Matthew, painted between 1599 and 1600. You'll know where they are from the crowd gathered in front of the Contarelli Chapel, where the paintings cover the left and right walls and the space above the altar. They are astounding works, easy to appreciate even while standing in a crowd of tourists taking pictures (I obviously took some of my own). The church has a small gift shop, where you can get prints of the Caravaggios and other souvenirs. We didn't end up buying anything, so this excursion cost us nothing but a meager outlay of our time. We left Rome with a new appreciation for Italian art, and a special love for Caravaggio. I'm glad we got to see Chiesa di San Luigi dei Francesi, and I fully intend to visit again.

Wonderful church on the other side of the river away from the touristy parts of Rome. Even though…read moreit is a little way from central Rome, there were a number of people wondering around here in the late afternoon. It is definitely well worth the walk here. The architecture is grand. One thing about Roman churches is that from the outside it might not look like much but once you enter, it is a lot different with the light, architecture, and size on the inside.

The garden in front is beautiful and great for pictures and taking a short little stroll. The…read moreinside is amazing with historic art and sculptures. On a warm day you can walk in, have a seat and relax. Sometimes you get a bonus when the nuns or priests do their chants. There is no drinking fountain or restroom available at the church or on the church grounds as far as we could see.

I have a package that is still there and for some reason I cannot get in touch with anyone I have…read morecalled the 001139 number and as someone keeps hanging up my package is been there for two months and we've tried to email no response we've tried to call no response I don't know what to do if someone from Italy can please call me my phone number is 951-334-6146 I live in the United States I need my package it's under Elaine soderquist my package number is cp05 656-197-31 t

How long is going to take to deliver to the address in Rome? When tracking shoved that it's been…read moredeliver to that 00186 Post Office Location. It's been in receive of that Post office since 10/15/18, and my daughter's school office still did not receive her package as a 10/23/18. Is that particular Post Office even deliver to Dartmouth College Roma Center Pizza Della Cancellaria or she has to come in person? Please respond to this matter.

In English: Lateran Basilica or Saint John Lateran. This Basilica is one of the Major Basilicas in…read moreRome which serves as the seat of the bishop of Rome and the head of the worldwide Catholic Church which is the Pope. Like any other churches in Rome, this basilica is also beautiful. On a regular day, St. John lateran Basilica is normally quiet and dark but as per hubby he found a switch that you drop a coin to turn on the lights of the main altar of the church. During the Jubilee year, it was not as crowded as other basilicas but there are people as well paying homage. This is also considered the oldest church in the city of Rome. Definitely worth visiting. Is also located close to Scala Sancta or the Holy Stairs. February 2026

Such a beautiful Basilica! This one rivals some of the grand, ornate Basilicas we visited in Spain…read moreand Marseille. Getting in was simple and quick, they do have metal detectors and security to walk through before getting to the main entrance, but that was quick. Once inside, the ceilings were notably impressive. The colors and paintings were so detailed! Architecture was also extraordinary! Definitely highly recommended to visit!

Free to enter. Pretty cool to walk around and check out. We got here during the week, so there were…read moreno services that was going on.

Awesome view of the entire city of Rome! Great hang out place in the summer! Loveread more

A Moment to Savor A…read moreclear evening... Warm spring air... Not as crowded as expected... Only one truly annoying flower vendor... Watching the sun set slowly in the west... Holidays can be a stressful mad dash to check as many attractions as possible off "the list," but it's moments like these that will stay in your memory forever.