The Mother of all Churches

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San Giovanni in Laterano

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St Peter's Basilica is often thought to be Rome's cathedral, whereas that honour is, in fact, held by the Archbasilica di San Giovanni in Laterano. 

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San Giovanni in Laterano

San Giovanni in Laterano

Latin inscription proclaiming St John Lateran as the Mother Church

The church as seen from outside the Porta San Giovanni

Lateral facade