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Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore. Santa Maria was built on the summit of the Esquiline Hill in the 5th century.

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The great interior retains its original 5th-century structure, despite the basilica having been much altered over the centuries.

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Some of these mosaics are from the 5th century.

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During our visit in this church we met this wonderful man – Father Marius Zerafa O.P. Some of our group members know him very well. He is a very kind and knowledgeable man.

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He showed us the chapel where St Ignatius celebrated his first Mass.

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At the end he gave us a copy of the picture he drew long time ago on a….. napkin:

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And now the Vatican City:IMG_2499

Our last group picture:

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  1. Glad you are having a wonderful time, these are amazing pictures! We’re following along while on our trip, have made it and are enjoying our time away 🙂

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