# Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore

Rome, Italy

One of the four major papal basilicas of Rome, founded in the fifth century on the Esquiline Hill. It preserves rare early Christian mosaics, a gilded coffered ceiling and the city's tallest bell tower, all beneath a grand baroque facade.

## Roots Earth

Roots Earth has a longer story for Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Coordinates: 41.8975, 12.49861

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