Rome: Papal Basilica – St Mary Major

A few blocks away from Rome’s Termini train station is the Papal Basilica of St Mary Major (Santa Maria Maggiore).

A circular plaza with a central obelisk and fountain provides a nice place for hanging out and selfie opportunities.

Inside the Basilica, it’s very big and also very beautifully decorated.

Over the front entry is a large very nice stained glass window (people for scale)

The adoration chapel

In the confessio

One more papal basilica to visit.