Saint Peter's Basilica
Latest update: 26 February 2022
The Basilica di San Pietro or Saint Peter's Basilica is the largest church in the world and the most revered in all Christendom.
The part Renaissance part Baroque structure was completed in 1626 and had the likes of Bramante, Michelangelo and Bernini among its architects. The Basilica stands at the heart of the tiny Vatican City in Rome, just in front of Piazza San Pietro. |
Despite its unquestioned importance to the Christian world, Saint Peter's Basilica is not in fact classified as a Cathedral as it's not the seat of the Bishop of Rome; that distinction belongs to the Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran.
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City: Rome
Province: Metropolitan City of Rome Region: Lazio Completed: 1626 Architectural style: Renaissance/Baroque Nearest Metro stop: Ottaviano - Line A - 850 m - 10 minute walk |
Close by: Vatican City, Vatican Museums, Castel Sant'Angelo
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Recommended accommodation: Hotel Artemide
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UNESCO World Heritage Site
Vatican City
Year: 1984
Vatican City
Year: 1984
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