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Religious Rome

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Rome is not only home to the stunning St. Peter's Basilica and the Cathedral Church of Rome (Basilica San Giovanni) in the San Giovanni district, it also offers a significant variety of synagogues and mosques for its visitors. Though you could spend days on end exploring the various religious landmarks in the city, this two day visit covers the most commonly visited sights.

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Day 1 - Rome

Day One of Religious Rome should start with a morning visit to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica. After grabbing a quick lunch, head over to the Pantheon and then San Pietro in Vincoli (or Saint Peter in Chains), Santa Maria Sopra Minerva and San Clemente. From San Clemente, continue Via San Giovanni in Laterano to arrive at Basilica San Giovanni, the first church used by the popes. Visit the Basilica and then cross the street to the Scala Santa. Check for the Monumento a San Francesco d’Assisi. Head over to Santa Croce in Gerusalemme and finish off the day with dinner at Charly's Sauciere, an excellent restaurant featuring French and Italian cuisine.

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The Vatican

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viale Vaticano
Rome, Italy

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+39 06 6982 (Switchboard)

Musei Vaticani (Vatican Museums)

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Viale Vaticano
00165 Rome, Italy

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+39 (0)6 6988 3041

Sistine Chapel

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viale Vaticano
Viale del Vaticano
Rome, Italy

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+39 068 530 1758

Basilica di San Pietro (St. Peter's Basilica)

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piazza San Pietro
Piazza San Pietro
00193 Rome, Italy

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+39 (0)6 48 8991 (Tourist Information)

The Pantheon

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piazza della Rotonda
Piazza della Rotonda
00186 Rome, Italy

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+39 6 6830 0230

San Pietro in Vincoli

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piazza di San Pietro in Vincoli 4a
00184 Rome, Italy

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+39 6 488 2865

Santa Maria Sopra Minerva

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Piazza della Minerva 42
00186 Rome, Italy

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+39 6 699 0339

San Clemente

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via Labicana 95
00184 Rome, Italy

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+39 6 7045 1018

San Giovanni in Laterano

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piazza San Giovanni in Laterano
00184 Rome, Italy

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+39 6 0669 8643

Monumento a San Francesco d'Assisi

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piazza di San Giovanni in Laterano 88
00184 Rome, Italy

Scala Santa

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piazza San Giovanni in Laterano 14
00184 Rome, Italy

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+39 6 48 8991 (Tourist Information)

Santa Croce in Gerusalemme

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piazza di Santa Croce in Gerusalemme 12
00185 Rome, Italy

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+39 6 701 4769

Charly's Sauciere

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via San Giovanni in Laterano 270
00184 Rome, Italy

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39 6 7049 5666

Day 2 - Rome

Begin the day with a visit to Santa Maria Maggiore by Termini station and then head over to Santa Maria in Cosmedin. Following this, make a stop at San Lorenzo in Lucina and then head over to Trastevere for some lunch at Piperno, to whet your appetite for the afternoon activities. Following lunch, visit the nearby Santa Maria in Trastevere and Santa Maria del Pianto. The rest of the afternoon should be devoted to the “Ghetto,” as it’s now called, which is the historic Jewish quarter of Rome. Though most people associate Rome with the Pope, the Vatican and its various churches and basilicas, Rome actually has its roots in the Jewish tradition, as well. Start out on Via del Portico d’Ottavia, exploring the length of the street and stopping at one of the many Kosher bakeries for some delicious Ricotta cake or Pizza Giudia. Visit the Sinagoga d’Ottavia and Museo d’Arte Ebraica (Museum of Jewish Art) before having dinner at Vecchia Roma and drinks at Caruso.

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