Understandably, churches such as St. Peter’s Basilica, The Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, and the Pantheon are the first to be mentioned. However, there are countless others that are unjustly left out of conversation.

Aside from being holy places of worship and aesthetically beautiful, churches and basilicas in Rome are world-renowned for their historical and artistic significance. In most cases, their high vaulted ceilings and towering walls are decorated with works by artists such as Bernini, Caravaggio, and Filippino Lippi.