One of Rome's four papal basilicas, over the traditional tomb of St Paul; rebuilt after the 1823 fire, it keeps Arnolfo di Cambio's 1285 ciborium, the mosaic frieze of papal portraits and the Vassalletto cloister (1205-1241), called one of the most beautiful of the Middle Ages.
- Address
- Piazzale San Paolo 1, 00146 Roma
- Hours
- Mon-Sun 07:00-18:30 (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-09)
- Best time to go
- Morning, Afternoon · About 1 h
- Price
- Basilica free; cloister fee: price not verified
- Price level
- €
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- The windows that look like stained glass are thin translucent alabaster.
- Look along the nave frieze for the mosaic medallions of every pope.