The cathedral of Rome and the oldest papal basilica, with Borromini's nave, a Cosmatesque cloister and the Scala Santa across the square.
- Address
- Piazza di San Giovanni in Laterano 4, 00184 Roma
- Hours
- Daily about 7:00-18:30
- Best time to go
- Morning · About 45 min
- Price
- Basilica free; cloister small fee (not verified 2026)
- Price level
- €
- Free entry
- Free for everyone
Museum and cloister have separate admission
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- The cloister has a small fee and is almost always empty.
- Metro A/C San Giovanni is right outside.