Ok, ignore my previous review... this is the most impressive church, after the vatican. Unreal ceiling, paintings and huge, huge statues right down the middle. A must see!

This was a beautiful cathedral, lavishly decorated, an impressive and inspiring place to visit. The mosaic floors containintricate patterns, the golden ceiling is beautiful. The ciborium over the altar is a work of art in itself.

overall beauty and magnitude of the basilica. Side chapels were beautiful and the variety of the art work was astounding

Very beautifull cathedral inside and also you can find here great silvered sacred pictures (icons) of Jesus! I advice this place to all who goes to Rome at vacations!

San Giovanni in Laterano is the Bishop of Rome's cathedral and therefore the mother church of all Christianity. San Giovanni is magnificent in its beauty and importance, and it is much less overrun than St. Peter's. A good time for silence and prayer. Don't forget to visit the Scala Santa (Holy Steps) across the street.

It is THE PLACE to get a feel for how christianity got adopted by the romans thanks to the audioguide which free, but donations accepted and passport etc to be left as security.

The Basilica of St. John Lateran is the oldest Christian church in the world and was commissioned by Constantine the Great. The cathedral was dedicated to the Savior on November 9, 318. Pope Sergius III added John the Baptist to the basilica’s dedication in the 10th century. Pope Lucius II added John the Evangelist in the 12th century. Pope Innocent... More

beautiful space; interesting area to walk around. much less touristy than St. peters. free audio guide useful

For Christians this a must-see pilgrim church with relics that include the heads of Saints Peter and Paul; the Holy Umbilical Cord; and wood from the table used during the Last Supper and in an adjacant building, the Holy Stairs (Scala Santa) which were taken from the palace of Pontius Pilate where Jesus walked on the way to be crucified... More