Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls

Basilica di San Paolo fuori le Mura

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Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls

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The basilica stands on the Via Ostiense, outside the ancient walls of Rome, over the burial place of Saint Paul. The first church was founded by Emperor Constantine, and a grand basilica was built at the end of the 4th century. After a fire in 1823 it was rebuilt following its former layout. A Benedictine abbey stands beside it.

Pilgrims come to the tomb of the Apostle of the Gentiles, located beneath the high altar. A striking feature is the series of medallions with portraits of the popes. The basilica is on the route of the four major basilicas, and in jubilee years a Holy Door is opened here.

Traditionally on 25 January, the feast of the Conversion of Saint Paul, the Pope presides here at Vespers closing the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. The basilica lies away from the centre, so it is worth planning the trip by public transport.

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Piazzale San Paolo 1, 00146 Roma

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Other names: San Paolo fuori le Mura, Bazylika św. Pawła, St Paul Outside the Walls