Most Beautiful Ancient Church in Rome - Santa Maria Maggiore/Saint Mary Major History Revealed

One of the oldest and most important ancient basilicas of Rome.

00:00 - Other contenders of most beautiful church in Rome
00:33 - Why Saint Mary Major was built
01:55 - Features of the basilica
02:25 - Sole remaining column from the Basilica of Constantine and Maxentius
03:05 - Church building in Rome of the fifth century
03:23 - Original facade of the building
05:15 - The building we see today
06:38 - The interior
07:38 - The Chapel of the Crucifix
08:14 - The Baptistery
08:45 - Columns
09:18 - Authentic ancient fifth century mosaics
10:58 - Pauline Chapel and the ancient icon of Mary
12:30 - Relics of Jesus manger
13:28 - Bernini's tomb
14:25 - Ancient Roman Obelisk