The San Giovani Laterano is the one of the two most famous churches in all of Rome. It has the Papal Altar, which is an altar only the pope can direct mass from. It is extremely tall, and lined with gold along the top.
I found the ceiling to be one of the most interesting parts of the church. It consists of gold framing around artistic designs. The walls feature some incredible art as well, it is done very softly, and looks as though it is almost done with chalk. Of course it isn't but the artwork in this church is quite exquisite. For instance look at the picture above with the apse with its mosaics.
http://goitaly.about.com/od/romeandvaticancity/ig/Basilica-of-St-John-Lateran/Basilica-ceiling-picture.htm
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