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Explore the artistic treasures of the Lateran Palace, discover with us the first residence of the Popes on this guided tour!

Highlights

• Guaranteed access and reservation
• Show your ticket directly on your smartphone and start the visit
• Our Staff suport

Description

In one of the historic districts of the city, adjacent to St. John Lateran Basilica, the 'Mater et Caput' of all the churches of Rome and the world, stands the Lateran Palace, the papal seat and official residence of the Popes for many centuries. Damaged several times over the centuries, by earthquakes, raids and invasions, and punctually restored, it was devastated by a fire in 1308: thus, upon the return of the papacy to Rome in 1377 after the ‘Avignon exile’, the popes fixed their residence at the Vatican. Although it is no longer inhabited, it will continue to keep intact its prerogative of Patriarchium, that is the House of the Bishop of Rome, in fact, all the popes elected to the throne of Peter have always celebrated their taking of possession in St. John Lateran Basilica.

Includes

Entrance and guided tour of the Lateran Palace in the chosen language Earphones for the visit

Important Information

• Opening days: from Tuesday to Saturday (closed on Monday, Sunday and religious holidays) Guided tour booking times: Guided tours in Italian from Tuesday to Saturday at 10:00am and 11:30am Guided tours in English Thursday and Saturday at 10.30am

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund