Saint Maria Maggiore

What travelers say:

A friend invited us to visit Italy and he gave us a tour guide, which is of course to go. The Cathedral of Santa Maria Maggio is a prayer for the Virgin Mary and is the largest church in Rome. The gold plated on the ceiling is said to be gold from the "New World". This art, especially mosaics, is spectacular. According to history, the cathedral was built by the order of Pope Libio, who was asked in a dream by the Virgin Mary, who instructed the Pope to build a church where she snowed on Mount Esquilino, a must-see place through Rome. Access to the church is free, but the conditions here can be described as harsh, with little protection from the sunbaking. My wife braved the line and walked for about an hour in the midday sun, while our little baby and I kept looking for shade and shade to switch. It was packed with tour groups and visitors were indifferent to anyone around. It was annoying and you might have some uncomfortable and uncivilized situations. There was a cordon in the queue, safe and tight. However, we could go straight in. Although the grotesque way of decorating the church in gold made me repulsive, the art of the building was absolutely stunning. The centuries-old history and undeniable craftsmanship were awe-inspiring. It is said to be the second best church after the Sistine Chapel. The beauty and aura of this place is amazing, even if the process of watching it is difficult to enjoy, there are people inside and outside, so it is difficult to take good photos, let alone appreciate the beauty and tranquility of the church. There is also a good lunch place outside the church called Pizza Rustica, just 100 meters away. Eat two large pieces of pizza and a drink of 5.5 euro blowing the air conditioner, perfect. Tips: 1. Remember to apply sunscreen. 2. Go in the off-season, otherwise it will be watching people.