Overview
Built in the 4th century under Emperor Constantine over the burial site of St. Paul after his martyrdom, this is one of Rome's four papal basilicas and the second-largest church in the city after St. Peter's. A devastating fire in 1823 destroyed most of the structure, but Catholic donations worldwide funded a faithful reconstruction. A mosaic frieze of portrait medallions circling the upper nave depicts every pope from St. Peter to the present, and the beautiful 13th-century cloister garden is also worth seeing. Free to visit (cloister admission about EUR 4). Directly at Metro Basilica San Paolo station (Line B).
Travel Tips
Set apart from the city center, it draws fewer tourists, making for a peaceful visit. Don't miss the mosaic-inlaid columns in the cloister.
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🇰🇷 Tips for Korean Travelers
Practical info for Korean travelers heading to Rome, Italy from Seoul (ICN).
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Attractions near Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls
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Baths of Caracalla
The vast ruins of an ancient Roman public bath complex completed in AD 216.
📍 2.7km away
Trastevere
A bohemian quarter across the Tiber and the heart of authentic Roman dining.
📍 3.5km away
Colosseum
The Roman Empire's gladiatorial arena and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
📍 3.7km away
Roman Forum
The sprawling ruins of ancient Rome's political, religious, and commercial heart.
📍 3.8km away
Piazza Navona
Rome's finest Baroque square, home to Bernini's Fountain of the Four Rivers.
📍 4.5km away
Trevi Fountain
A Baroque fountain where tossing a coin promises a return to Rome.
📍 4.7km away
Appian Way
The 'Queen of Roads,' built in 312 BC as ancient Rome's most important highway.
📍 5.0km away
Things to Do in Rome
Colosseum Night Tour
Guided after-hours tour into the gladiators' underground chambers. About EUR 35-50
Vespa City Tour
Ride pillion on an iconic Italian Vespa as a guide whisks you across Rome's seven hills and landmarks. About EUR 90-130
Trastevere Food Tour
Walk the lanes of Trastevere with a local guide, sampling salumi, wine, supplì, and gelato. About EUR 75-95