Discover the magnificent rooms decorated with amazing works of art, admire the frescos that tell millennial stories and immerse yourself in the atmosphere unique of this place sacred and historic.
With the voice of experts guiding you through the steps of history, you’ll be transported back in time as you explore every corner of this iconic palace.
Don’t lose the opportunity of living an unique experience and immersive at Lateran Palace with the help of multilingual audioguide.
An unforgettable journey awaits you, ready to reveal the secrets of one of the most fascinating places in Rome.
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Audioguide available in the following languages: Italian, English, French, Deutsch, Spanish and Portuguese.
Opening days:
Date and time of your visit can be pre-booked. The site respects the following opening hours:
Important:
Underground: line A, San Giovanni stop (5 minute walk from the station)
Open Bus Vatican&Rome: Stop n° 10 San Giovanni in Laterano
In the room is located the bust of Pope Pius IX Mastai Ferretti. There are also two large eighteenth-century tapestries in wool, silk, gold and gilded silver, both from the Gobelins Manufacture. The ceiling of this room was rebuilt in the 19th century according to the design of the architect Poletti.
The hall take its name from five frescoes represent some episodes from the life of King Solomon. In the corners of the room there are the heraldic coats of arms of Pope Sixtus V, which include three mountains with three crowns, a star and crossed keys.
In the center of the room, there is an oil on canvas representing Pius IX's visit to the Crypt of Santa Cecilia in the Catacombs of San Callisto, which took place in 1854. Next to this commemorative work, there is a portrait of Pius IX.
Explore the artistic treasures of the Lateran Palace, discover with us the first residence of the Popes on this guided tour!
Opera Romana Pellegrinaggi offers the opportunity to visit the Lateran Palace, to walk through its 10 prestigious rooms and to enter the private apartments of the Bishop of Rome, recently renovated in their layout.
