- Charles Dickens, after visiting the Scala Sancta in 1845, wrote: "I never, in my life, saw anything at once so ridiculous and so unpleasant as this sight."
- In April of 2019, a friend, knowing that I happened to be in Rome, sent me an article about the Scala Sancta (Holy Steps)—the marble stairs to the Pope’s private...
- Originally, the Scala Sancta was comprised from twenty-eight steps crafted in white marble. The steps are encased by wooden.
- The story behind the Scala Sancta is truly riveting. That’s why we suggest you to include it on your bucket list for your next trip to Rome — you won’t regret it!
- Scala Sancta. 5 years ago. ... The scala sancta is located in the church across the street from St. Giovanni in Lateranno just down the road from the colosseum.
- Discover everything you need to know about Holy Stairs (Scala Sancta), Rome including history, facts, how to get there and the best time to visit.
- Both the marble and the wood coverings required conservation, as did the frescoes on the side walls, so the Scala Sancta has been closed since work began.
- The Scala Sancta is now a popular attraction for both Christian pilgrims and other visitors to Rome, and is an important pilgrimage site for Catholics.
- The oldest of the 4 Papal Basilicas, St. John Lateran boasts a splendid façade, but it’s the Scala Sancta (Holy Stairs) that will catch your eye.
