Basilica of St. John Lateran (Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano)

The Basilica of St. John Lateran, also known as the Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano, stands as Rome’s oldest church and the most significant of the city’s four papal basilicas. Built under Emperor Constantine I in the fourth century, it serves as the seat of the Pope, the bishop of Rome. The basilica is adorned with rich mosaics, intricate Cosmatesque floors, and vibrant stained-glass windows. Visitors can marvel at the larger-than-life-size marble statues of the Twelve Apostles, which add to the grandeur of this historic and sacred site.