Pilgrimage and Renewal: The Story of St. Paul Outside the Walls

Pilgrimage and Renewal: The Story of St. Paul Outside the Walls

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Rome, Italy
22 mins tour

Explore St. Paul Outside the Walls, one of Rome’s four papal basilicas, with historian and Roman local Tiffany Deluca. Designed for travelers, pilgrims, and the simply curious, this experience traces nearly two millennia of faith, fire, and renewal. You’ll see glittering mosaics, towering columns, and the tomb of Saint Paul himself — once lost, then rediscovered beneath the altar. Along the way, you’ll uncover stories of pilgrimages across Europe, relics preserved through disaster, and a sacred space rebuilt through global cooperation. This journey reveals how architecture, art, and memory shape enduring spiritual traditions.

Tiffany Deluca

Created by Tiffany Deluca

Tiffany is a historian, guide and tour planner who grew up in North Carolina and Indiana. She first fell in love with Rome while studying abroad and this September marks her 20th year in the Eternal City! She is a Lilly Scholar who attended Saint Mary's College at Notre Dame and studied Humanistic Studies: a historical analysis of Western Culture, focusing on literature, philosophy, theology, politics and art. She loves making history come alive through her storytelling and curating the perfect travel itinerary for her fellow Americans.

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What you'll walk and learn about

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The Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls
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The Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls

Start this tour outside the Basilica.

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The Courtyard
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The Courtyard

A recreation of Emperor Constantine’s vision

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The Holy Door
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The Holy Door

A portal to spiritual renewal

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The Confessio
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The Confessio

Discover a secret sarcophagus

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The Green Malachite Altar
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The Green Malachite Altar

Discover global gifts within this extraordinary basilica

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