The city of Rome is home of over 400 Christian churches, including the Four Major Papal Basilicas that are essential to visit for the traditional Jubilee pilgrimage. Apart from being famous religious destinations, these cathedrals are popular tourist destinations with rich history, commemorating some of the best examples of Renaissance and Baroque art and architecture.

What are the The Four Major Papal Basilicas of Rome? First on the list is the sacred UNESCO heritage site and the residence of the Pope, the St. Peter’s Basilica (Basilica di San Pietro) in the Vatican. This cathedral is the largest Catholic religious complex in the world. Full of timeless masterpieces of Michelangelo and Bernini, it is believed that the basilica was built on top of St Peter’s tomb.