the papal basilica saint mary major rome |
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| navigate by keyword : art carving relief painting wood iron history wall window temple drawing sculpture sketch mythology mural tapestry papal basilica saint mary major dominated city rome centuries marian shrine par excellence cradle artistic civilization located summit esquiline hill one four basilicas tradition virgin indicated inspired construction abode treasures housed place spirituality blend perfect pairing giving visitor unique emotions transpire man great works god |
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| The Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major has dominated over the city of Rome for 16 centuries as the Marian shrine par excellence and the cradle of artistic civilization. Located at the summit of the Esquiline Hill, it is one of Romeâs four Papal Basilicas. According to tradition, the Virgin Mary indicated and inspired the construction of her abode on the Esquiline Hill. The many treasures housed in the Basilica make Saint Mary Major a place where art and spirituality blend in a perfect pairing, giving visitor s the unique emotions that transpire from manâs great works of art, inspired by God. |
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