Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, Italy

Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore is the sightseeing of the world meaning. It is one of the main Basilicas in Rome that was built in 352 year. The legend says that Pope Liberius saw the Blessed Virgin Mary in his dream. She ordered him to build a marvellous church where on the next day the earth will be covered with snow. Notwithstanding that fact that it was August, the pope built the church on the very spot which was covered with snow.

Later the church has been changing its façade and inner decorations. In 1377 there has appeared a new 75 meters high bell tower, today it is the highest in Rome. Nevertheless the numerous rebuilding, some elements of the original interior were saved. Visitors can see there wonderful 14th-century mosaics and in the leading nave have saved 5th-century mosaics.

The outstanding wall paintings, great colourful marble floor, gilded elements of decoration, ancient sculptures – you can adore with this cathedral forever. In 1955 there has appeared a new organ. The previous music instrument of the 1716 year was taken to the Aliforni parish church. Today the Baroque church with rich decoration meet pilgrims from the whole world, tourists come here to see the precious elements of decoration because every decorative element of the Basilica is a unique piece of art. Next - Calke Abbey