Chiostro della Basilica
Piazzale del Verano, 3, 00185 Roma RM
Rating: 5.0 ★ (1 rating)
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I'm adding this location and its FIRST review because it's a beautiful, yet small, cloister of the basilica, part of the so-called "tour of the seven churches," the twenty-kilometer Christian itinerary starting from St. Peter's that allows for indulgence. It's normally excluded from the tourist tour and the church visit, making it even more precious. The portico surrounding the cloister dates back to the 12th century and is one of the oldest in the capital, as well as the best preserved medieval part. Its columns enclose a beautiful garden and illuminate the side corridors, which house the remains of sarcophagi, epigraphs, and other relics found during excavations in the area. You may find yourself entering it upon exiting the Ciriaco catacombs, which can be accessed from the enclosed chapel in the left nave of the basilica or from the courtyard adjacent to the crypt. Worth a visit if you have the opportunity. Need some useful info? Then leave a like and check out other reviews of Rome and beyond.
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