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Attraction · Rome · Updated on 1 November 2026.

Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls in Rome

Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls is an attraction in Rome, Lazio. This place has an audio tour of about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch. Within 170 m you'll find a public toilet, a water point and a bench.

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Audio tour · Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls

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You're standing at Saint Paul Outside the Walls, one of the four papal basilicas of Rome. Only Saint Peter's is bigger. The name says it all: the church was built outside the old city walls, on the road to Ostia. According to tradition, this is where the apostle Paul was buried.

Read and hear the whole story in the Outdoor Pitstop app: check in at this place and it is yours (with Pro; new users are Pro for the first 4 weeks).

Opening hours and admission

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

Source: OpenStreetMap and Wikidata.

Photos

10 photos from Wikimedia Commons. In the app you add your own photo when you are there.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls open?

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

Is Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls wheelchair accessible?

Yes, according to OpenStreetMap it is wheelchair accessible.

Is there a toilet or drinking water nearby?

Yes: a public toilet at 50 m and a water point at 120 m.

How does the audio tour work?

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

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