Bar Basilica San Paolo In Frascati

You can get there after a 10 minute walk from the San Paolo metro stop. The Basilica is wonderful both externally with the mosaics on the facade and internally with the extraordinary apse mosaic and much, much more. Characteristic are the mosaic portraits of all the popes who have succeeded each other. My favorite basilica in Rome. Absolute place of peace.

The place where Saint Paul was killed! A different basilica, but equally beautiful!

We arrived in the morning, by eight o'clock there were almost no people.

Truly majestic, absolutely worth a visit.

In July 1823, the ancient Basilica of St Paul Outside the Walls was largely destroyed by a fire, which broke out in the roof. The cavernous church was duly rebuilt in the same style. It is an impressive structure, but slightly soulless! Thankfully, the beautiful 13th century cloister survived the fateful conflagration.

Come early morning is the best time. Not so many people. No waiting time. Near the basilica there is information center and public toilet. Easy to reach with bus. The architecture is quite impressive and many history. The ceiling and the altar design are really great. Masterpiece. There is small shop/restaurant just to take a drink, snack or gelato

Impressive basilica with all popes represented

Beautiful basilica worth seeing.

The Papal Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls is a truly beautiful and spiritually enriching place to visit. Although it is a little far from the nearest train station and takes some extra time to reach compared to the other major basilicas in Rome, the journey is absolutely worth it. The moment you step inside, the space envelopes you in a sense of solemnity and stillness. The atmosphere felt a bit gloomy, but in a deeply moving and appropriate way. It set the perfect mood for quiet reflection, spiritual exercise, and prayer. I had the opportunity to attend both Vespers and Mass during my visit, and both were incredibly solemn and reverent. The liturgy was celebrated by Cardinal Harvey, the Archpriest of the Basilica, which made the experience even more special. The chanting of the psalms during Vespers, the beauty of the Eucharistic celebration, and the sheer scale of the basilica itself combined to create a profound spiritual experience that I won’t soon forget. Also, there were priests available for the sacrament of reconciliation throughout the time I was there. One issue I did encounter was with the security personnel. I approached them to ask about getting some religious articles blessed, and unfortunately, they were quite rude and dismissive. They quickly told me they could not help and made no effort to direct me to someone who might be able to assist. That was disappointing, especially in such a sacred and welcoming environment. Despite that one negative moment, my visit was overwhelmingly positive. The basilica is rich in history, visually stunning, and spiritually powerful. I highly recommend making the effort to visit if you are in Rome, especially if you are interested in the more contemplative side of pilgrimage.

The Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls has a very interesting and not always simple history. The entrance is charming and in Holy Year you have the opportunity to walk through the Holy Gate. During our visit, the mass was in French with beautiful singing. St. Paul is buried under the altar.