Santa Maria Maggiore, also known as the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, is located in Rome, Italy. Specifically, it stands on the Esquiline Hill in the 15th administrative district (rione) of Rome, at Piazza di Santa Maria Maggiore, near the Roma Termini railway station

. It is one of the four major papal basilicas in Rome and is the largest church dedicated to the Virgin Mary in the city. The basilica is in the exterritorial possession of the Holy See, meaning it is legally owned by the Vatican but physically located in Italy

. The exact coordinates are approximately 41°53′51″N 12°29′55″E

. The nearest metro stop is Termini (lines A and B), making it easily accessible for visitors