Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano in Rome

The Basilica of St'Giovanni in Laterano also known as the Basilica of St. John Lateran is among four of the major basilicas in Rome. The Basilica of St'Giovanni in Laterano is dedicated to John the Evangelist and John the Baptist and is the first church to have been built in Rome. The Basilica of St'Giovanni in Laterano contains many ornate features including statues of Christ and the saints. The church is based on roman architecture, this is best represented by the central bronze doors that are the originals from the senate house in the great forum of rome. The church's designs and architecture originates to the thirteenth century and has many pieces of artwork that reflect this time period.

Beside the statues of Christ and the saints there are pieces of artwork and the flooring and wall designs are in accordance to early times and relative time periods. An interesting fact about the Basilica of St'Giovanni in Laterano, is it is still an active church for those of the Roman Catholic faith. The times available for visits are like a regular business from seven Am till six forty five PM, and there is no fee to enter. The church was founded in 318 Ad near the city walls of Rome and Italy.Overall the Basilica of St'Giovanni in Laterano is an excellent model of early roman churches. If you are interested in early architecture and the beginnings of Roman Catholicism be sure to visit this church and get a little taste of the past's culture.