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  1. The Papal Basilica of Saint Peter in the Vatican ( Italian: Basilica Papale di San Pietro in Vaticano ), or simply Saint Peter's Basilica ( Latin: Basilica Sancti Petri ), is a church of the Italian High Renaissance located in Vatican City, an independent microstate enclaved within the city of Rome, Italy.

  2. Explore St Peter's Basilica, the spiritual heart of Christianity. Plan your pilgrimage or visit, discover its millennial history and admire its masterpieces of art.

  3. basilicas.vatican.va › en › basilica-san-pietroSaint Peter’s Basilica

    Saint Peter’s Basilica is the place where the body of Saint Peter rests. Ever since the early times, Christians came to pray at his tomb, leaving incisions of crosses on the stone. To honour this place, years later the Basilica was built directly above his tomb.

  4. May 30, 2024 · St. Peter’s Basilica is the present basilica of St. Peter in Vatican City (an enclave in Rome), begun by Pope Julius II in 1506 and completed in 1615 under Paul V. It is designed as a three-aisled Latin cross with a dome at the crossing, directly above the high altar, which covers the shrine of St. Peter the Apostle.

  5. www.rome.info › attractions › st-peters-basilicaSt. Peter’s Basilica - Rome

    Learn about the wonders of the world’s largest church on this 1-hour guided tour of St. Peters Basilica with an official Vatican guide, and enjoy unlimited free time after the tour to explore the Basilica at your own pace.

  6. The School of Arts and Crafts of the Fabric of Saint Peter.

  7. At its centre is St Peter's Basilica, with its double colonnade and a circular piazza in front and bordered by palaces and gardens. The basilica, erected over the tomb of St Peter the Apostle, is the largest religious building in the world, the fruit of the combined genius of Bramante, Raphael, Michelangelo, Bernini and Maderno.

  8. Dec 6, 2023 · Saint Peter’s Basilica (Basilica Sancti Petri), Vatican City, begun 1506, completed 1626. Speakers: Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker.

  9. www.basilicasanpietro.va › en › experience-the-basilicaVisits - basilicasanpietro.va

    The following sites are accessible to pilgrims and visitors: - Saint Peters Basilica - The Treasury Museum of Saint Peters Basilica - The Dome of ...

  10. Nov 19, 2023 · St. Peter’s Basilica is the most famous church in Christendom. Designed by Bramante, Raphael, and Michelangelo, it’s a true Renaissance masterpiece. It may be the most ornate space you’ve ever stepped foot inside, filled with an intense visual array of precious treasures and grandiose decoration.