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Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano

St. John Lateran - Vatican property in Rome with extraterritorial status since the Lateran Treaty of 1929
San Giovanni in Laterano - west façade at night
San Giovanni in Laterano - west façade at night
Papal Archbasilica of St. John Lateran - Christo Salvatori
Papal Archbasilica of St. John Lateran - Christo Salvatori
St. John Lateran is the Cathedral of Rome, hence official seat of the Pope in his role as Bishop of Rome
St. John Lateran is the Cathedral of Rome, hence official seat of the Pope in his role as Bishop of Rome
St. John Lateran - sovereign territory of the Holy See under the Lateran Treaty of 1929
St. John Lateran - sovereign territory of the Holy See under the Lateran Treaty of 1929
Front portico of St. John Lateran, 18th C.
Front portico of St. John Lateran, 18th C.
The massive bronze doors are ancient, originally from the Roman Senate (Curia)
The massive bronze doors are ancient, originally from the Roman Senate (Curia)
Emperor Constantine legalized Christianity in the Roman Empire in 313 AD
Emperor Constantine legalized Christianity in the Roman Empire in 313 AD
This statue of Constantine once stood in the Baths of Diocletian
This statue of Constantine once stood in the Baths of Diocletian
Doors leading from the portico to the nave
Doors leading from the portico to the nave
Inscription over the main entrance by Pope Innocent X, 1650
Inscription over the main entrance by Pope Innocent X, 1650
Coat of Arms of Pope Innocent X (r. 1644-1655)
Coat of Arms of Pope Innocent X (r. 1644-1655)
The 65m wide nave of St. John Lateran
The 65m wide nave of St. John Lateran
Apostles of St. John Lateran - St Thomas by Pierre Le Gros
Apostles of St. John Lateran - St Thomas by Pierre Le Gros
Apostles of St. John Lateran - St Peter by Pierre-Étienne Monnot
Apostles of St. John Lateran - St Peter by Pierre-Étienne Monnot
Apostles of St. John Lateran - St John the Evangelist by Camillo Rusconi
Apostles of St. John Lateran - St John the Evangelist by Camillo Rusconi
Apostles of St. John Lateran - St Simon by Francesco Moratti
Apostles of St. John Lateran - St Simon by Francesco Moratti
Apostles of St. John Lateran - St Andrew by Camillo Rusconi
Apostles of St. John Lateran - St Andrew by Camillo Rusconi
Apostles of St. John Lateran - St Bartholomew by Pierre Le Gros
Apostles of St. John Lateran - St Bartholomew by Pierre Le Gros
Apostles of St. John Lateran - St James the Less by Angelo de'Rossi
Apostles of St. John Lateran - St James the Less by Angelo de'Rossi
Apostles of St. John Lateran - St James the Greater by Camillo Rusconi
Apostles of St. John Lateran - St James the Greater by Camillo Rusconi
Apostles of St. John Lateran - St Paul by Pierre-Étienne Monnot
Apostles of St. John Lateran - St Paul by Pierre-Étienne Monnot
Apostles of St. John Lateran - St Matthew by Camillo Rusconi
Apostles of St. John Lateran - St Matthew by Camillo Rusconi
Apostles of St. John Lateran - St Philip by Giuseppe Mazzouli
Apostles of St. John Lateran - St Philip by Giuseppe Mazzouli
Apostles of St. John Lateran - St Thaddeus by Lorenzo Ottoni
Apostles of St. John Lateran - St Thaddeus by Lorenzo Ottoni
Detail of the statue of St. Paul at San Giovanni in Laterano
Detail of the statue of St. Paul at San Giovanni in Laterano
Above each of the apostles is a high relief sculpture panel
Above each of the apostles is a high relief sculpture panel
Relief - The Expulsion of Adam and Eve from Paradise by G.B. Morelli (above Peter)
Relief - The Expulsion of Adam and Eve from Paradise by G.B. Morelli (above Peter)
Relief - The Sacrifice of Abraham by D. Rossi (above John)
Relief - The Sacrifice of Abraham by D. Rossi (above John)
Relief - Jonah and the Whale (above Simon)
Relief - Jonah and the Whale (above Simon)
Relief - The Flood by M. Anguier (above Andrew)
Relief - The Flood by M. Anguier (above Andrew)
Relief - The Crossing of the Red Sea by M. Anguier (above Bartholomew)
Relief - The Crossing of the Red Sea by M. Anguier (above Bartholomew)
Relief - Joseph being Sold by his Brothers by F. Pinazzi (above James the Less)
Relief - Joseph being Sold by his Brothers by F. Pinazzi (above James the Less)
Relief - The Baptism of Christ by Antonio Raggi (above James the Great)
Relief - The Baptism of Christ by Antonio Raggi (above James the Great)
Relief - The Arrest of Christ by A. Grenoble (above Philip)
Relief - The Arrest of Christ by A. Grenoble (above Philip)
Relief - Jesus Falling under the Cross by Antonio Raggi (Thomas)
Relief - Jesus Falling under the Cross by Antonio Raggi (Thomas)
Relief - The Crucifixion of Christ by M. Anguier (above Paul)
Relief - The Crucifixion of Christ by M. Anguier (above Paul)
Relief - Christ entering Limbo by G.F. Rossi (above Matthew)
Relief - Christ entering Limbo by G.F. Rossi (above Matthew)
Relief - The Resurrection of Christ by G. Lazzoni (above Thaddeus)
Relief - The Resurrection of Christ by G. Lazzoni (above Thaddeus)
San Giovanni in Laterano was first consecrated in 324 AD, but little remains of the original church
San Giovanni in Laterano was first consecrated in 324 AD, but little remains of the original church
Coat of Arms of the Medici Pope Piux IV (1559-1565) on the ceiling of St. John Lateran
Coat of Arms of the Medici Pope Piux IV (1559-1565) on the ceiling of St. John Lateran
Coffered Ceiling, Archbasilica of St. John Lateran
Coffered Ceiling, Archbasilica of St. John Lateran
Coffered Ceiling - Coat of Arms of Pope Clement VIII, St. John Lateran
Coffered Ceiling - Coat of Arms of Pope Clement VIII, St. John Lateran
The High Altar of St. John Lateran
The High Altar of St. John Lateran
Above the High Altar is a Baldachino by Giovani di Stefano (†1391)
Above the High Altar is a Baldachino by Giovani di Stefano (†1391)
Relic chamber of Sts. Peter and Paul over the High Altar
Relic chamber of Sts. Peter and Paul over the High Altar
The reliquaries are said to contain the heads of St. Peter and St. Paul
The reliquaries are said to contain the heads of St. Peter and St. Paul
Reliquary of Sts. Peter and Paul
Reliquary of Sts. Peter and Paul
Reliquary of Sts. Peter and Paul, San Giovanni in Laterano
Reliquary of Sts. Peter and Paul, San Giovanni in Laterano
Reliquary of Sts. Peter and Paul, San Giovanni in Laterano
Reliquary of Sts. Peter and Paul, San Giovanni in Laterano
Painting of the Crucifixion below the reliquaries
Painting of the Crucifixion below the reliquaries
The High Altar and Aspe of St. John Lateran
The High Altar and Aspe of St. John Lateran
The Reliquary Chamber from the south side
The Reliquary Chamber from the south side
The Reliquary Chamber from the south side
The Reliquary Chamber from the south side
Looking up at the Reliquary Chamber above the High Altar
Looking up at the Reliquary Chamber above the High Altar
Reliquary Chamber above the High Altar of St. John Lateran said to contain the heads of St. Peter and St. Paul
Reliquary Chamber above the High Altar of St. John Lateran said to contain the heads of St. Peter and St. Paul
Reliquary Chamber from the rear, St. John Lateran
Reliquary Chamber from the rear, St. John Lateran
High Altar from the rear (west)
High Altar from the rear (west)
Reliquary and ceiling, St. John Lateran
Reliquary and ceiling, St. John Lateran
Right side aisle adorned by Pope Innocent X
Right side aisle adorned by Pope Innocent X
Frescoe of the North Transcept - The Consecration of the Lateran Basilica
Frescoe of the North Transcept - The Consecration of the Lateran Basilica
Part of the ceiling of St. John Lateran with the Coat of Arms of Pope Pius V (r. 1566-1572)
Part of the ceiling of St. John Lateran with the Coat of Arms of Pope Pius V (r. 1566-1572)
Apse of St. John Lateran, Rome
Apse of St. John Lateran, Rome
Apse - San Giovanni in Laterno
Apse - San Giovanni in Laterno
The Choir and Organ are in the Apse behind the High Altar
The Choir and Organ are in the Apse behind the High Altar
Mosaics of the Apse, St. John Lateran
Mosaics of the Apse, St. John Lateran
The Apse Mosaic of St. John Lateran was created 1291-1292
The Apse Mosaic of St. John Lateran was created 1291-1292
The Commissioner - Pope Nicholas IV, kneels on the left by the Virgin Mary
The Commissioner - Pope Nicholas IV, kneels on the left by the Virgin Mary
The mosaic crucifix dates from the 9th C.
The mosaic crucifix dates from the 9th C.
The side wall of the Choir and Organ decorated with pietra dura panels
The side wall of the Choir and Organ decorated with pietra dura panels
Steps lead down to the Confessio below the High Altar
Steps lead down to the Confessio below the High Altar
Statue of St. John the Baptist
Statue of St. John the Baptist
Tomb of Pope Leo XIII, the oldest Pope (1810-1903)
Tomb of Pope Leo XIII, the oldest Pope (1810-1903)
Pope Leo XIII died at the age of 93 after serving  26 years
Pope Leo XIII died at the age of 93 after serving 26 years
Altar of the Blessed Sacrament, Basilica of St. John Lateran
Altar of the Blessed Sacrament, Basilica of St. John Lateran
Altar of the Blessed Sacrament
Altar of the Blessed Sacrament
Altar of the Blessed Sacrament
Altar of the Blessed Sacrament
Altar of the Blessed Sacrament erected by Pope Clement VIII
Altar of the Blessed Sacrament erected by Pope Clement VIII
Tabernacle, Altar of the Blessed Sacrament
Tabernacle, Altar of the Blessed Sacrament
The Last Supper - Altar of the Blessed Sacrament- St. John Lateran
The Last Supper - Altar of the Blessed Sacrament- St. John Lateran
Fresco in the South Transept - The Conversion of Constantine
Fresco in the South Transept - The Conversion of Constantine
Tomb, St. John Lateran
Tomb, St. John Lateran
Tomb, St. John Lateran
Tomb, St. John Lateran
Pietà, St. John Lateran
Pietà, St. John Lateran
Lancellotti Chapel, St. John Lateran, 1675
Lancellotti Chapel, St. John Lateran, 1675
Lancellotti Chapel, St. John Lateran, 1675
Lancellotti Chapel, St. John Lateran, 1675
Lancellotti Chapel, St. John Lateran, 1675
Lancellotti Chapel, St. John Lateran, 1675
Ceiling of the Lancellotti Chapel, St. John Lateran
Ceiling of the Lancellotti Chapel, St. John Lateran
The Nativity Scene of St. John Lateran
The Nativity Scene of St. John Lateran
Medallion relief of Pope Innocent X, St. John Lateran
Medallion relief of Pope Innocent X, St. John Lateran
Floor mosaic of the Coat of Arms of Pope Pius IX dated 1858
Floor mosaic of the Coat of Arms of Pope Pius IX dated 1858
Tomb of Pope Innocent III (†1216), built by Pope Leo XIII, 1891
Tomb of Pope Innocent III (†1216), built by Pope Leo XIII, 1891
Organ - Basilica of St. John Lateran
Organ - Basilica of St. John Lateran
Looking up at one of the two organs of St. John Lateran
Looking up at one of the two organs of St. John Lateran
Angels holding the Coat of Arms of Pope Clement VIII (r 1592-1605)
Angels holding the Coat of Arms of Pope Clement VIII (r 1592-1605)
Angels holding the Coat of Arms of Pope Clement VIII (r 1592-1605)
Angels holding the Coat of Arms of Pope Clement VIII (r 1592-1605)
Angels holding the Coat of Arms of Pope Clement VIII (r 1592-1605)
Angels holding the Coat of Arms of Pope Clement VIII (r 1592-1605)
Angels holding the Coat of Arms of Pope Clement VIII (r 1592-1605)
Angels holding the Coat of Arms of Pope Clement VIII (r 1592-1605)
Chapel of the Crucifixion, St. John Lateran
Chapel of the Crucifixion, St. John Lateran
Chapel of the Crucifixion - Pope Boniface VIII
Chapel of the Crucifixion - Pope Boniface VIII
Fresco of St. John the Evangelist
Fresco of St. John the Evangelist
Fresco of St. John the Evangelist
Fresco of St. John the Evangelist
Pope Innocent X - St. John Lateran
Pope Innocent X - St. John Lateran
Massimo Chapel - Tomb of Cardinal Cesare Rasponi (†1675)
Massimo Chapel - Tomb of Cardinal Cesare Rasponi (†1675)
Torlonia Chapel, St. John Lateran
Torlonia Chapel, St. John Lateran
Torlonia Chapel, St. John Lateran
Torlonia Chapel, St. John Lateran
Angel - St. John Lateran
Angel - St. John Lateran
San Giovanni in Laterano
San Giovanni in Laterano
Side aisle, St. John Lateran
Side aisle, St. John Lateran
In Memory of Richardi Annibaldensis de Molaria (ca 1210-1276)
In Memory of Richardi Annibaldensis de Molaria (ca 1210-1276)
Geometric mosaic floor of the Side Aisles, St. John Lateran
Geometric mosaic floor of the Side Aisles, St. John Lateran
Side aisle, St. John Lateran
Side aisle, St. John Lateran
Side aisle, St. John Lateran
Side aisle, St. John Lateran
St. John Lateran - Relief Sculpture
St. John Lateran - Relief Sculpture
St. John Lateran - Relief Sculpture
St. John Lateran - Relief Sculpture
St. John Lateran - Bronze Doors from the Roman Senate
St. John Lateran - Bronze Doors from the Roman Senate
Floor mosaic - Coat of Arms of Pope Clement XII dated 1737
Floor mosaic - Coat of Arms of Pope Clement XII dated 1737
Ceiling detail - Coat of Arms of Pope Clement XII , St. John Lateran
Ceiling detail - Coat of Arms of Pope Clement XII , St. John Lateran
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Basilica St. John Lateran - western façade, 1735
Basilica St. John Lateran - western façade, 1735
St. John Lateran - Loggia della Benedizioni
St. John Lateran - Loggia della Benedizioni