Italy The main nave of St. Paul in front of the walls
Saint Paul in front of the walls (Italian San Paolo fuori le mura, Latin ecclesia Sancti Pauli extra muros) is one of the Pope Basilicas of Rome.
It lies between today's Via Ostiense and the Tiber and is therefore often called Basilica Ostiense.
Since the conclusion of the Lateran Treaties, it has been an extraterritorial possession of the Holy See and one of the seven pilgrim churches of Rome.
Personally, I find that the Church is underestimated. It finds no or very little meaning in two travel guides that we had, wrongly as the picture shows!
It lies between today's Via Ostiense and the Tiber and is therefore often called Basilica Ostiense.
Since the conclusion of the Lateran Treaties, it has been an extraterritorial possession of the Holy See and one of the seven pilgrim churches of Rome.
Personally, I find that the Church is underestimated. It finds no or very little meaning in two travel guides that we had, wrongly as the picture shows!
Photography Tips
- No tripod allowed! (I photographed with a tripod, but gave trouble incl. constant observation)
- High light output lens advantageous
- If necessary rice bag to put down the camera
- High light output lens advantageous
- If necessary rice bag to put down the camera
Travel Information
- Take the red metro to the stop "Basilica S. Paolo".
- From there it is only a 5 minute walk to the church.
- Admission free (as of 2017)
- From there it is only a 5 minute walk to the church.
- Admission free (as of 2017)
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
Just a few people
Best Timing
All timings are equally good
Sunrise & Sunset
07:07 - 16:45
| current local time: 00:36
Photo Themes
Alte Architektur
Antikes Rom
Basilica
Basilica Ostiense
Italien
Kirche
St. Paul vor den Mauern
Locations
Rome
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