The Pantheon is one of the top monuments to see in Rome. It’s one of Rome’s best ancient monuments as well as one of the top churches to see. Originally the temple of all gods, it transformed into a church by the early Christians in the early 7th century. Its continuous use as a church has made it Rome’s best-preserved...

Santa Maria Maggiore is one of Rome’s four papal basilicas. It’s also one of the earliest churches dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Although the church is in Rome, it’s owned by the Vatican. The Pope presides over special masses in this church such as on Assumption Day, the August 15 holiday. It’s said that the original church was built on...