St. John Lateran - Outside

Outside: Inscription - Mother & head of all churches in Rome and the world

CLOISTER was built in 1215-1232 by Pietro Vassalletto and son. Pic #

OBELISK - The Egyptian obelisk in the piazza is one of the oldest in Rome (dates to 15th century bc). Internet pics

HOLY DOOR History’s first Holy Door was opened here in 1423 for the Jubilee symbolizing the passage from sin to a state of grace. During the 2000 jubilee a bronze door was hung on 8 Dec, 2000. No pics