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# St. Peter's Basilica

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## Visit St. Peter's Basilica

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#### Experience this high-domed church at the heart of Catholicism and its magnificent gallery at the heart of the art world.

The lofty dome of St. Peter’s Basilica is the great towering symbol of the minuscule Vatican state and a towering artistic statement of the Late Renaissance and Baroque periods.The history of this site incorporates a great deal of Christian mythology. The story goes that, after the crucifixion of Jesus, one of his 12 disciples, Peter from Galilee, embarked on a long trek to Rome where he was martyred by Emperor Nero. The location where he died, close to the Egyptian obelisk in the Circus (which still stands today), was initially marked by a red rock, and then by a shrine, followed by the first (Old) St. Peter’s Basilica in 360\. This wooden structure stood for more than a millennium until it fell into disrepair in the 15th century. In 1506, Pope Julius II broke ground on the basilica and a series of Renaissance masters began an immense century-long construction project.Officially opened on November 18, 1626, the last 400 years have seen St. Peter’s Basilica become one of the most sacred sites of Catholicism and one of the world’s top tourist attractions. The beautiful exterior is a cross-generational collaboration between Bramante, Raphael and Michelangelo, and includes an enormous nave and the high, iconic dome. It’s what stands inside, however, that really impresses.Once inside, you’ll find frescoes and mosaics by the likes of Bernini and Giotto and a host of other treasures. Michelangelo’s *Pietà* and Arnolfo di Cambio’s Saint Peter sculptures, Vico Consorti’s Holy Door and Bernini’s famous altar are in good company with the treasures buried below the ground, such as the beautiful tombs of significant Vatican figures, from St. Peter to Pope John Paul II. Whether you’re a Catholic, an art aficionado or just a lover of beauty, St. Peter’s Basilica is a must-see.The basilica is in central Rome and is open daily, although opening times vary according to the season. If you are planning to visit the Vatican Museums at the same time, be aware it is closed on Sundays with the exception of the last Sunday of the month.

You can walk to the basilica from the city center the most direct route is to cross the Tiber and walk straight up Via della Conciliazione. The Metro train station Ottaviano is a short walk away along Via Ottaviano.

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1h

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3d

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4h

8/10

1 review

£42

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1h

7/10

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£10

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4h

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4h

8/10

1 review

£95

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per adult

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3h

7.6/10

24 reviews

£47

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3h

10/10

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3h

10/10

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£126

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## Reviews of St. Peter's Basilica

4.7

Top destination

5 - Excellent

1108

4 - Good

406

3 - Okay

46

2 - Disappointing

5

1 - Terrible

2

### 5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Although the queue may appear long, it goes quickly and it is extremely spacious inside, with no sense of being crowded at all.

### 5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Visit later in the day and midweek as quieter.

### 5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Take the lift to to roof for views across Rome

### 4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Preorder entrance tickets, even then be prepared to queue. For hours.

### 2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveller

Big queues to enter and pretty much a shuffling queue inside even though it was very late afternoon. All the side altars and statues curtained off, not allowed to sit down....if you’ve been before don’t go again because your memory will be spoiled.

### 5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

booked a guided tour beforehand so avoided the queues

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#### Vatican Necropolis

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#### Sistine Chapel

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#### Governor's Palace of the Vatican City State

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#### Apostolic Palace

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#### St. Peter's Square

The open-air heart of the Catholic world, Piazza San Pietro is at the pinnacle of religious architecture, especially as the sun sets.

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#### Vatican Gardens

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