Located in Vatican City, St. Peter’s Basilica is one of the largest temples of the Catholic Church and a significant pilgrimage site.

It is also considered one of the holiest temples for Christendom. Construction of the basilica began in 1506 and was completed in 1626, that same year on November 18th, it was consecrated. Several notable architects participated in the design of the temple including Michelangelo, Bramante, and Carlo Maderno. One of the most prominent features of St. Peter’s is the 446-foot-high dome that was started by Michelangelo and completed by Maderno.

The basilica also features an array of priceless artworks like The Pieta, the statue of St. Peter on his throne, and St Peter’s Baldachin.

Piazza San Pietro, 00120, Citta del Vaticano, Rome, Italy, Phone: +39-06-69-82

Campo de Fiori Casina Delle Civette Colosseum Galleria Borghese Galleria Sciarra Keats Shelley Memorial House Meridian Line of the Basilica of St Mary of the Angels and the Martyrs Museo Nazionale delle Pasta Alimentari (National Pasta Museum) Pantheon Piazza Venezia Pyramid of Cestius Quartiere Coppede Roman Forum Santa Maria Della Concezione Spanish Steps St. Peter’s Basilica The Mithraeum at Circus Maximus The Roman Guy Torre Argentina (Roman Cat Sanctuary) Katie Parla Trevi Fountain Vatican Museums Casa Mia Villa Borghese Gardens Zuccari Palace

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