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Attraction · Rome · Updated on 1 November 2026.

Basilica of Saint John Lateran in Rome

Basilica of Saint John Lateran is an attraction in Rome, Lazio. This place has an audio tour of about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch. 3 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km. Within 170 m you'll find a public toilet, a water point and a bench.

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The story

Wikipedia ↗Official website ↗

Audio tour · Basilica of Saint John Lateran

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You're standing at Saint John Lateran, on the Piazza di San Giovanni in Laterano in Rome. Most people assume Saint Peter's is Rome's top church. But this is actually the cathedral of Rome, the pope's own church as bishop of the city. In rank, it even outranks Saint Peter's.

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Opening hours and admission

Opening hours
Every day 07:00-18:30
Wheelchair
Accessible

Source: OpenStreetMap and Wikidata.

Photos

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Facilities near Basilica of Saint John Lateran

The nearest pitstop of each kind within 1 km, as the crow flies.

Well-known points of interest nearby

50 well-known points of interest nearby, those with an audio tour first. 3 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km.

Circus Maximus
Archaeological siteAudio story · 2 min

Circus Maximus · 1.6 km

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Roman Forum
AttractionAudio story · 2 min

Roman Forum · 1.7 km

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Trevi Fountain
AttractionAudio story · 2 min

Trevi Fountain · 2.5 km

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Spanish Steps
AttractionAudio story · 2 min

Spanish Steps · 2.9 km

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Photo: Hugo DK · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons
Spanish Square
AttractionAudio story · 2 min

Spanish Square · 3 km

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Also within walking distance

The 10 nearest points of interest with a story, within 2 km.

  1. 1Scala SantaAttraction · 190 m away
  2. 2Basilica of St.ClementAttraction · 780 m away
  3. 3Basilica of the Holy Cross in JerusalemAttraction · 890 m away
  4. 4Domus AureaArchaeological site · 1.1 km away
  5. 5ColosseumAttraction · 1.2 km away
  6. 6Baths of TrajanArchaeological site · 1.2 km away
  7. 7Arch of ConstantineAttraction · 1.3 km away
  8. 8Baths of CaracallaAttraction · 1.3 km away
  9. 9Saint Peter in ChainsAttraction · 1.4 km away
  10. 10Temple of Venus and RomaArchaeological site · 1.4 km away
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Frequently asked questions

When is Basilica of Saint John Lateran open?

Every day 07:00-18:30 (according to OpenStreetMap). Check the official website for public holidays.

Is Basilica of Saint John Lateran wheelchair accessible?

Yes, according to OpenStreetMap it is wheelchair accessible.

Is there a toilet or drinking water nearby?

Yes: a public toilet at 30 m and a water point at 140 m.

How does the audio tour work?

When you stand at Basilica of Saint John Lateran, the Outdoor Pitstop app tells the story of the place in about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch.

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