Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica

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Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore is an authentic jewel full of beauty of inestimable value. For about 16 centuries it dominates the city of Rome: Marian temple par excellence and the cradle of art, is a reference point for all people of the world, coming to enjoy what the eternal city offers through its monumental greatness. Church of Santa Maria Maggiore is one of the four main churches in Rome, built in 352 after Christ and dedicated to St. Mary. The shrine was built after Virgin Mary appare in the dreams of Pope Liberius, which asked him to make such a construction.

The history of the church is very interesting. It is related to a legend that says that Pope Liberius wanted to build a large church in memory of the Virgin Mary, but did not know exactly about the place. But in his dream Virgin Mary appare, telling him to build it where the first snow will fall. And on August 5, a miracle happened that in the summer of 452 (or 432 or 356) on Esquilino hill snowed! There the Church was built. Now, the church is the most successful combination of several architectural styles. The triple colonnade of the ship dates from the original construction of the fifth century.

One of the particular traits of the church in the Renaissance-style ceiling decorated with gold brought by Columbus from the New World. Red columns, rich with delicate bronze medals are Ferdinando Fuga's masterpiece. But most valuable pieces are the preserved mosaics from the fifth century in the church nave.

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