Rome
There are 4 papal or major basilicas in the Roman Catholic Church; all in Rome- San Giovanni in Laterano, San Pietro in Vaticano, San Paolo fuori le Mura, and Santa Maria Maggiore. The following list counts 62 minor basilicas, except these 4 major basilicas.
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