The basilica is often referred to as a place where the artistic and the spiritual meet. Rebuilt many times over the centuries, it features the tallest bell tower in Rome, mosaics that date from the early 400s, countless architectural details and the Holy Door that Pope Francis opened to celebrate the Jubilee Year 2025: Pilgrims of Hope. If you can’t get to the shrine, you can still take a realistic virtual visit through the basilica’s website.