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St. Peter's is a church built in the Renaissance style located in the Vatican City west of the River Tiber and near the Janiculum Hill and Hadrian's Mausoleum. Its central dome dominates the skyline of Rome. The basilica is approached via St. Peter's Square, a forecourt in two sections, both surrounded by tall colonnades.
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.
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.
St. Peter’s Basilica is one of the holiest temples for Christendom and one of the largest churches in the world. Besides, it's where the Pope presides many liturgies all year round. The construction of the new basilica began in 1506 when the old basilica had been torn down and was finished in 1626. It was consecrated on 18 November 1626.
St. Peter’s Basilica is not just any old church, it’s the most important one in the world for the Catholic church. Its impressive history, priceless works of art, and jaw-dropping architecture are all best discovered with a guided tour.
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.
The greatest minds of the High Renaissance worked on this vast church. Construction took more than a century. Saint Peter’s Basilica (Basilica Sancti Petri), Vatican City, begun 1506, completed 1626. Speakers: Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker.
Saint Peter’s Basilica. A twisting row of seaside villages on the Italian Riviera coast. 5 towns in total, all displaying colorful houses and centuries old vineyards along the terraces, fishing boats in harbors and much seafood! Many specialties through the Liguria region’s most famous dish, pesto.
See the info to visit the Basilica. On 18 April 1506, the Saturday after Easter, Pope Julius II (1503-1513) laid the first stone of the new Saint Peter’s Basilica on the site of ...
St. Peter's Basilica is the largest basilica of Christianity in the world. It has a history of almost 1700 years. Find out the history and what to see.