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Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore

An ancient papal basilica in Rome, traditionally regarded as the largest church in Rome dedicated to the Virgin Mary. It is one of the city’s four major basilicas and is known for its early Christian origins and later Baroque additions.

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Catacombe San Sebastiano

The Catacombs of Saint Sebastian are an early Christian burial complex on the Via Appia Antica in Rome. They are among the best-known catacombs in the city and are associated with Saint Sebastian.

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Municipio Roma II

Municipio Roma II feels like a cultured, central Rome base with a mix of grand historic sights and creative, lived-in neighborhoods. Around Santa Maria del Popolo, Santa Maria della Concezione dei Cappuccini, and Fondazione Pastificio Cerere, you get easy sightseeing variety, lively streets, and strong transit links, but also city noise, bustle, and a steady flow of visitors.