Legend has it that the church was built on the exact spot where an inexplicable snowfall occurred on August 5th—an event commemorated every year with a "rain" of white flower petals.

Enjoy priority skip-the-line access to the Basilica with your ticket. Your visit includes entry to:

• The Loggia of the Blessings

• The Hall of the Popes

• Bernini’s Staircase

• The Liberian Museum

Inside the Basilica

Following the initial tour, you will explore the main Basilica, where you can admire:

• Ancient Mosaics: 5th-century mosaic cycles that rank among the most precious in the world for their historical significance and remarkable state of preservation.

• Layered Architecture: A unique blend of styles featuring an Early Christian interior, a grand Baroque exterior, and the tallest Romanesque bell tower in Rome.

• Religious Treasures: The Basilica houses the sacred relic of the Holy Crib (from the Nativity in Bethlehem) and the renowned Salus Populi Romani icon.