Become a member and save up to 33% on your program registration price! Join today If you are already a member, log in to access your member price. Santa Maria Maggiore Lesser-Known Museums and Churches of Italy Evening Lecture/Seminar Monday, February 9, 2026 - 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. ET Code: 1J0519 Location: This online program is presented on Zoom. Earn ½ elective credit toward your World Art History certificate Select your Registration Login $30 Member 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 $45 Gen. Admission Adding to your cart... Add to cart Log in to add this program to your wishlist! A 10% processing fee will be applied at checkout. Resize text Salus Populi Romani (detail) Santa Maria Maggiore is one of the four major papal basilicas. Sometimes referred to as Our Lady of the Snows, it is the largest Marian church in Rome and regarded as the mother of all Roman Catholic sanctuaries. The basilica houses one of the most important Marian icons, the Salus Populi Romani, traditionally attributed to Saint Luke the Evangelist, the patron saint of painters. Seven popes as well as Bernini are entombed in the basilica. Italian Renaissance art expert Rocky Ruggiero highlights the importance of Santa Maria Maggiore through its history, architecture, and works of art. Additional Lesser-Known Museums and Churches of Italy Programs November 10: The Church and Museum of Santa Croce December 8: The National Gallery of Parma January 14: Scuola Grande di San Rocco General Information View Common FAQs and Policies about our Online Programs on Zoom.
