Via di Settebagni 354, Rome, Italy
(39) 06-9480-5138
TempioDiRoma.org
  • BOOK A TOUR
  • Menu Canvas
    • Home
    • Things To Do
      • Events
      • Visitors’ Center
      • FamilySearch Center
      • Worship
    • About
      • Rome Temple History
      • Visitors’ Center History
      • Contact Us
      • Temple Session Schedule & Info
    • Inspiration
    • Visit
Via di Settebagni 354, Rome, Italy
(39) 06-9480-5138
TempioDiRoma.org
  • Things To Do
    • Events
    • Visitors’ Center
    • FamilySearch Center
    • Sunday Service
  • About
    • Rome Temple History
    • Visitors’ Center History
    • Contact Us
    • Temple Session Schedule & Info
  • Inspiration
  • Visit

5 Churches You Can’t Miss When in Rome

Homepage Rome 5 Churches You Can’t Miss When in Rome

5 Churches You Can’t Miss When in Rome

Tempio di Roma
February 7, 2022
Rome

This article was contributed by a local member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The views expressed may not represent the views and positions of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. For the Church's official site, visit churchofjesuschrist.org.

By Tia Mills

Wondering what churches, cathedrals, or temples to see when in Rome but don’t know where to start? Here are five amazing churches you should add to the list of things to see in Rome! 

1. St. Peter’s Basilica 

This beautiful basilica stands 135 meters tall, and until 1989, it was the largest church in Christendom. Inside St. Peter’s Basilica, you will find relics, beautiful mosaics, preserved artwork, and many other historical gems. You do not want to miss seeing one of Michelangelo’s famous sculptures, the Pietà, found in this stunning church.

2. The Basilica of Saint Mary Major

This stunning basilica is widely known as the first church to be dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Inside you will see many art pieces, relics throughout time, and burials! This basilica is one you do not want to miss.

3. The Basilica of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem

The Basilica of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem was built to house most of the relics brought to Rome from Jerusalem. In the church, you will see thorns from the crown of thorns, fragments from the true cross, and other holy relics. 

4. The Basilica of St. Mary of the Altar of Heaven

Seated at the top of Capitoline Hill lies the Basilica of St. Mary. The stairs leading up to the church are known as the Stairway to Heaven. The interior of the church will leave you speechless, and the trek up to the church is worth it to get a great view of Rome.

5. The Rome Temple

This beautiful temple found across from Porta di Roma cannot be missed. The oval shape of the building was created to symbolize the overlapping of Earth (as a circle) and heaven (as another circle). As the two overlap, it creates an oval shape, or the form of the temple, representing the temple as a piece of heaven on Earth. The temple is used by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for sacred ceremonies, but all are welcome to come to the Piazza and tour the visitors’ center and church building, seated directly across from the temple, to learn more. At the visitors’ center, you can enjoy videos, artwork, and a model showing the interior of the temple. This heavenly temple site cannot be missed. 

Previous Story
What is the Book of Mormon and How Does it Work With the Bible?
Next Story
4 Places Where You Can Find the Statues of the Apostles In and Around Rome

Related Articles

The Vatican from above in Rome, Italy.

What is the difference between the Catholic religion and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?

by Mattie Guthrie As a member of The Church of...

What's that church next to the Porta di Roma?

by Benjamin Checketts "And let them make me a sanctuary;...

Upcoming Event

There are no event to display!

Recent Posts

  • Who is Allowed In The Temple?
  • Why are temples a blessing to the family?
  • Why are there so many temples in the world?
  • What Are The Temple Altars?
  • Being a Saint, Becoming a Disciple

Subscribe to the Newsletter

This is required.
Contact Us

[email protected]

(39) 06-9480-5138

News

  • Who is Allowed In The Temple?
  • Why are temples a blessing to the family?
TempioDiRoma.org is not an official website of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
This site is maintained by the GoForth Foundation in partnership with local saints.
Copyright ©2025 TempioDiRoma.org. All Rights Reserved.
English
Italiano Français Deutsch Español Nederlands Română Ελληνικά Shqip 简体中文 繁體中文 日本語 한국어 Tagalog العربية English
SearchPostsLogin
Saturday, 12, Nov
Who is Allowed In The Temple?
Friday, 21, Oct
Why are temples a blessing to the family?
Friday, 21, Oct
Why are there so many temples in the world?
Sunday, 16, Oct
What Are The Temple Altars?
Sunday, 16, Oct
Being a Saint, Becoming a Disciple
Friday, 7, Oct
Why are temples important? 

Welcome back,