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Basilicas and
Churches in Rome
List and
Information about the most important Religious sites of
rome
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CATHOLIC CHURCHES IN ROME
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Synagogues in Rome Latium
Rome – it
is said- has 901 churches and is 99% Catholic, even if
only the 3% of the Romans regularly attend mass.
Since
the 3rd century, the Jews have tenuously hung on to
second place; followed now perhaps by the Anglicans.
The
most recent newcomers are the Muslims, who have a wacky
new mosque by Villa Ada designed by post-modern
architect, Paolo Portoghesi.
Although
the four Patriarchal basilicas (St Peter’s,
San Paul’s
outside the walls, St Maria Maggiore, St. john Lateran)
are open every day, every other church closes in the
afternoon (usually 12-4 or 5 pm).
As a rule, don’t enter
if a service is in progress at the high altar; otherwise
be discreet and walk around the chapel in use.
If the
sacristan opens a chapel or crypt for you, give him a
small tip .coin-operated light machines illuminate the
most important works; often a pair of opera glasses or
binoculars comes in handy to see a lofty mosaic or
fresco.
When Pope
Benedict XVI is in Rome, general papal audience are held
on Wednesdays at 11 am in the auditorium or in
St
Peter’s Square; in July and August the audiences are
usually held in Castel Gandolfo.
To attend the papal
Audience get in contact with
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If you
need further information do not hesitate to contact our
staff at
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