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St.
Peter's
Basilica
St
Peter’s
Basilica,
located
in
the
Vatican
City,
is
considered
one
of
the
Catholic
Church’s
holiest
temples
and
an important
pilgrimage
site.
St.
Peter’s
Basilica
is
one
of
the
holiest
temples
for
Christendom and
one
of
the
largest
churches
in
the
world.
Besides,
it is
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.
Several
renowned
architects
designed
the
temple,
highlighting
the
works
of
Bramante,
Michelangelo
and
Carlo
Maderno.
The
basilica
was
called
St
Peter’s
after
one
of
Jesus’s
twelve
disciples
known
as Saint
Peter,
who
became
one
of
the
founders
of
the
Catholic
Church
and
was
executed
in
Rome and
buried
where
the
Basilica
now
stands.
Inside
the
Basilica
St
Peter’s
Basilica
can accomodate
20,000
people.
It
measures
190
m
(624
ft)
long
and
the
central
nave
is
46
m
(150
ft)
tall. The
dome
stands
136
m
(447ft)
tall.
Inside,
visitors
will
find
extremely
impressive
pieces
of
art,
including
St.
Peter’s
Baldachin,
a
large
bronze
baldachin
designed
by
Bernini, The
Pietà,
a
sculpture
by
Michelangelo
and
the
statue
of
St
Peter
on
his
throne. St
Peter
has
his
right
foot
worn
down
due
to
the
touches
of
the
devoted.
The
Dome
One
of
the
most
impressive
parts
of
the
Basilica
is
its
incredible
dome. Its
design
was
started
by
Michelangelo and
continued
by
Giacomo
Della
Porta. Carlo
Maderno
finished
the
dome
in
1614.
This
dome
has
served
as
inspiration
for
many
other
cathedrals
and
buildings,
for
example,
the
Capitol
in Washington and St
Paul’s
Cathedral in London.
Visiting
St
Peter’s
Basilica
Visiting
St
Peter’s
Basilica
is
an
unforgettable
experience
when
staying
in
Rome. Visitors
mustn’t
miss
out
on
climbing
to
the
top
of
the
dome,
where
a
stunning
view of St
Peter’s
Square,
and
if
the
day
is
clear
of
most
of
the
city,
awaits
them.
Climbing
to
the
top
might
prove
to
be
a
little
oppressive
for
some, as
the
last
part
of
the
ascent
is
a
narrow
and
steep
spiral
staircase.
Taking
a
Tour
If
you
want
to
visit
the
Basilica,
the
Vatican
Museums
and
the
Sistine
Chapel, with
a
local
guide and
skipping
lines
that
can
sometimes
last
4
hours
-
we
recommend reserving
a
guided
tour
of
the
Vatican.
You'll see
all
the
essential
sights,
and
save
time
which
you
can
use
to
enjoy
the
city.
Location
Piazza
San
Pietro.
Vatican
City.
Schedule
October
–
March:
7am
-
6:30pm
April
–
September:
7am
–
7pm
The
dome
opens
at
8am
and
closes
one
hour
before
the
Basilica.
Price
The
entrance
to
the
Basilica
is
free.
Climbing
to
the
top
of
the
Dome:
Lift
to
the
terrace
plus
320
steps:
€
8
(US$
9.80)
Climbing
551
steps
by
foot:
€
6
(US$
7.40)
St.
Peter's
Basilica
Tickets:
Skip
the
line
+
Audioguide
€
19.5
Transport
Metro
station:
Ottaviano,
line
A
(red)
Nearby
places
Sistine
Chapel
(95
m)
Vatican
City
(201
m)
St.
Peter's
Square
(205
m)
Vatican
Museums
(521
m)
Castel
Sant'Angelo
(970
m)
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