📷 San Giovanni in Laterano
The Archbasilica of St. John Lateran, known as San Giovanni in Laterano, is a monumental witness to faith and history, standing not in Vatican City but in Rome, the capital of Italy. It is the oldest and ranks first among the four great papal basilicas of Rome, holding the unique title of "archbasilica". This magnificent structure is the official ecclesiastical seat of the Bishop of Rome, who is the Pope himself, and is dedicated to both John the Baptist and John the Evangelist. With a rich history dating back to the 4th century, it has been rebuilt several times and today reflects a 17th-century renovation that visitors from all over the world come to admire.
