ROME · ITALY
Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls
Stop 13 of 18 on Travelhour's Rome walking day
About Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls
The Papal Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls is one of Rome's four major papal basilicas, along with the basilicas of Saint John in the Lateran, Saint Peter's, and Saint Mary Major, as well as one of the city's Seven Pilgrim Churches. The basilica is the conventual church of the adjacent Benedictine abbey. It lies within Italian territory, but the Holy See owns the basilica and it is part of the Vatican's extraterritoriality.
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Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls — questions travellers ask
- How much are Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls tickets?
- Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls ticket prices vary by season and age group; check the official site or use the booking partners linked on this page for current live pricing.
- What are Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls opening hours?
- Opening hours vary by season — check the official Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls website before your visit for the current schedule.
- How do you get to Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls?
- Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls is centrally located in Rome, Italy. Reach it by metro, tram or a short taxi ride from the city centre — see the Google Maps link on this page for exact walking directions.
- Is Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls worth visiting?
- Yes — The Papal Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls is one of Rome's four major papal basilicas, along with the basilicas of Saint John in the Lateran, Saint Peter's, and Saint Mary Major, as well as one of the city's Seven Pilgrim Churches.
- How long do you need at Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls?
- Most visitors spend 1–2 hours at Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls, though tour groups often move through in under an hour.
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