Its legendary origins, the snow miracle, the gold coming from the New World, the mosaics, the grave of a very famous character: all these elements make the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore (Basilica of St. Mary Major), an authentic treasure chest of wonders in the heart of the eternal city.

During the night of the 4th of August in 358 a roman noble, senator called Giovanni, had a dream about Virgin Mary. She told him to build a church dedicated to her on the Esquilino Hill, exactly on the spot where it will snow the next morning.