Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore: Priority Access

In August 352 AD, a miraculous snowfall covered the summit of the Esquiline, tracing the outlines of what would become one of the oldest martial sanctuaries in the West. This majestic Roman monument today reveals treasures often hidden from the public eye. Your journey begins with privileged access to the Loggia of Blessings, where the famous mosaic illustrating this winter miracle shimmers. The route then leads you into the intimacy of the Popes’ Hall before revealing the geometric elegance of the spiral staircase designed by the Baroque master, Le Bernin. Between the walls of the Liberian Museum, a precious collection of liturgical objects and works of art testifies to sixteen centuries of splendor. This fast-track ticket ensures a smooth visit to the richly ornamented chapels and the most secret corners of this UNESCO World Heritage site.