Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore: Underground Guided Tour

Get ready to go below ground at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. This massive underground space has distinct rooms built around a spacious courtyard. * The guided tour will take you to the Treasure Room and Archaeological Area with an in-house guide. You'll see areas that were used for thermal healing, featuring mosaics and heating spaces. Notice the old tilework, eye-catching geometric frescoes, and a one-of-a-kind frescoed agricultural calendar. * The Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore is located on Rome's Esquiline Hill. Don't miss the architectural blend of Romanesque, Renaissance, and Baroque elements, including Rome's tallest campanile, and a coffered ceiling.