The Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls is one of the four major Catholic basilicas—along with Saint Peter, Saint John Lateran, and Saint Mary Major—and one of the five churches considered to be the oldest in Rome. It is the second largest basilica in Rome, after San Pedro, which is 11 kilometers away.

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October 2, 2021

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This church "San Paolo fuori le mura" - at that time located "in front of the walls" of the city of Rome - was consecrated to Saint Paul, here is …

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January 8, 2018

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In the Basilica of St. Paul outside the walls, d. H. outside the ancient city walls of Rome, the Apostle Paul is buried. The basilica was built on the site …

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1. Castel Sant'Angelo (Castle of the Holy Angel) – St. Peter's Square loop from Rome

27.3km

07:10

230m

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2. Caffarella Park – Appian Way loop from Basilica San Paolo

23.8km

06:10

140m

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3. Arch of Constantine – Colosseum loop from EUR Fermi

27.2km

07:09

220m

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Papal Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls

1. Castel Sant'Angelo (Castle of the Holy Angel) – St. Peter's Square loop from Rome

2. Caffarella Park – Appian Way loop from Basilica San Paolo

3. Arch of Constantine – Colosseum loop from EUR Fermi

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