Itinerary from the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore to the Basilica of San Pietro in Vincoli
A short distance from the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore is the Basilica of Santa Prudenziana, considered one of the oldest Christian places of worship in Rome. The basilica houses an ancient apse mosaic dating back to 390 AD.
Continuing, you enter the lively and characteristic Monti district, known for its bars, wine bars, restaurants, and artisan workshops. Along Via Leonina and Via Urbana, crowded with shops and restaurants, you reach Piazza della Madonna dei Monti, which represents the true soul of the district: the delightful fountain in the center of the square is a popular meeting place for Romans and tourists.
Finally, you reach the Basilica of San Pietro in Vincoli, one of the oldest and most evocative churches in the city. The basilica is known for housing the tomb of Julius II with Michelangelo Buonarroti's famous Moses, one of the most famous sculptures in the world. iconic of the Italian Renaissance.