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The Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano, located in Rome, Italy, is a significant historical church founded in 324 AD. Known as the Cathedral of the Most Holy Savior and of Saints John the Baptist and the Evangelist, it is the oldest and ranks first among the four Papal Basilicas in Rome.
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The basilica's facade, redesigned by architect Alessandro Galilei in 1735, features impressive statues of Christ and the saints. The church's interior includes a coffered ceiling and various chapels. As the official ecclesiastical seat of the Pope, it holds significance in Catholic hierarchy. Accessible via the nearby San Giovanni metro station, it is open to visitors daily, with varying hours for different sections.