Routes

Route planner

Features

Product updates

Get the App

Discover

Places to see

Italy

Lazio

Rome

Archbasilica of St. John Lateran

Discover

Places to see

Italy

Lazio

Rome

Archbasilica of St. John Lateran

Recommended by 34 hikers out of 36

Save

Location: Rome, Lazio, Italy

Save

See hikes here

Take Me There

Routes here

Best Hikes to Archbasilica of St. John Lateran

4.9

(16)

hikers

1. St. Peter's Square – View of Castel Sant'Angelo loop from Roma San Pietro

28.5km

07:29

230m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Expert

4.7

(15)

hikers

2. Colosseum – Via Appia Antica loop from Spagna

27.3km

07:08

210m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Expert

5.0

(6)

101

hikers

3. Trajan's Market – Fontana della Barcaccia loop from San Giovanni

10.0km

02:37

70m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Intermediate

Tips

Paul

April 20, 2025

The Cathedral/Basilica of St. John Lateran

The basilica houses the Pope's "chair," a sign that he is a "shepherd." While academic chairs consist of "tables" on which books are placed, cathedral chairs consist of a seat, for it is through the spoken word and witness that the faith is primarily transmitted.

But teaching certainly remains one of the most beautiful expressions of charity. "To advise the doubtful," "to teach the ignorant," "to rebuke sinners" are spiritual works of mercy: The Bishop of Rome—and with him the Church—received from Christ the mission of preaching, for man needs a word that illuminates his life. This need is still alive today, in a confusing time similar to that of Christ: "Jesus saw a large crowd and was moved with compassion for them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd, and he began to teach them many things" (Mark 6:34).

From the "chair," the Pope who sits there does not teach himself, nor does he affirm his own opinion, but rather the Word of God, whose minister he is, so that it may shine before all.

These images teach that evil exists and must be fought, but that Christ is far stronger, not only because he protects the Church from the attacks of the enemy, but much more because he is able to rescue from evil those who are in sin and death, as faith proclaims: Christ descended into hell and brought forth all humanity. Evil is not forgotten, but actively conquered and defeated.

The ritual of electing each new Pope still ends today with his installation on this chair. The Pope walks in procession from St. Peter's Basilica to the Basilica and sits on the throne, surrounded by all the clergy of Rome, who pray for him and applaud him.

Text / Source: Archbasilica of St. John Lateran, Piazza San Giovanni in Laterano, 00184 Rome, Italy

basilicasangiovanni.va/it/san-giovanni-in-laterano/basilica/la-cattedrale.html

Translated by Google •

Discovery

March 2, 2024

You can get here through a park-like area with a pilgrim statue. There are small restaurants around the square with very good and cheap food and drinks. At the back of the basilica you will find the palace, the loggia and an obelisk.

Translated by Google •

timm

September 26, 2024

Unfortunately there is a rather large intersection in front

Translated by Google •

In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

Details

Informations

Elevation 90 m

Weather

Today

Sunday 21 September

30°C

18°C

0 %

If you start your activity now...

Max wind speed: 2.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See hikes here

Take Me There

Location: Rome, Lazio, Italy

Archbasilica of St. John Lateran

1. St. Peter's Square – View of Castel Sant'Angelo loop from Roma San Pietro

2. Colosseum – Via Appia Antica loop from Spagna

3. Trajan's Market – Fontana della Barcaccia loop from San Giovanni

Other Popular Places to Check Out

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️