Rome Central Train Station area to Colosseum - Page 2  

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Santa Maria Maggiore - St Mary Major

Coming up Via Cavour you come across what is actually the back for the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, with an Obelisk in the Piazza Dell Esquilino behind it.

So turn left and go up to the front of the church

• Originally built in in 432
• Internal structure mostly from 12th-13th Century with cosmatesque marble pavement.
• Bell tower was erected in 1377

Basilica inside photos and discription

Tombs

Heading away from the church passing the Marian column.  Across the road is a shop with Ice Cream. :-)    Work your way through the back streets and head down Via Giovanni Lanza towards Cavour Metro station.

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I recommend the Lonely Planet Map, small gatefold map or the Rough Guide Waterproof map.

Rome Walking Tour Page 3

• Cavour Station & Steps
• San Pietro in Vincoli - St Peter in Chains
• Domus Aurea 
• Colosseum