Basilica major
Basilica major is a title for the highest-ranking Roman Catholic churches. The other churches which have basilica in their name are basilica minores (one of them is a basilica minor). The first document mentioning the name basilica major is from 1727. There are the following Basilicae maojres in Rome:
- Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran - Cathedral of the Diocese of Rome, Mother of all chiuches
- St. Peter's Basilica, in Vatican City
- Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls
- Santa Maria Maggiore
Except for St.Peter's basilica, which is in Vatican City, all are extraterritorial possessions of the Holy See.
Gallery of Major Basilicas
Archbasilica of St John Lateran
41°53′09″N 12°30′22″E
St. Peter's Basilica 41°54′8″N 12°27′12″E
Basilica of St Paul Outside-the-Walls
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Basilica of St Mary Major
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