St. Peter's Basilica
Your Gateway to Vatican Wonder
Largest Church and Tallest Dome in the world
St. Peter rests under the Basilica
Bestseller
Combine your visit with Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
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A bit of history...
St. Peter Basilica in Vatican City stands as one of the most iconic and revered landmarks in the world. Its history traces back to the 4th century AD when Emperor Constantine constructed the original basilica over the burial site of Saint Peter, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ.
The current Renaissance-style masterpiece designed between 1506 and 1626, primarily by Donato Bramante, Michelangelo, Carlo Maderno, and Gian Lorenzo Bernini. Its grandeur encompasses magnificent artworks, such as Michelangelo’s Pietà, the statue of Mary holding the body of Jesus, and Bernini’s Baldacchino, placed over where Peter is believed to be buried. Today, St. Peter Basilica remains a symbol of Christianity and a significant pilgrimage site for millions of Catholics worldwide, being the largest church and holding the tallest dome in the world.
Visiting St. Peter Basilica is free, but only the standard entrance without the Dome or the Papal Grottoes. We recommend you to choose the guided tour above, which is the most comfortable and enriching way to visit St Peter´s Basilica.
If you want to have great panoramic views over Rome, we suggest you to climb the St. Peter Basilica Dome plus audio tour with this ticket. However, to have a more complete visit, we suggest you to climb the Dome, visit the St Peter Basilica Grottoes and have an expert Guide. This last tour will tell you all about the thrilling history of Rome, the Vatican, the Emperors and the Popes!
About Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
Don’t miss the other Vatican highlight and book here your Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Fast Track Ticket. To have a full experience of the Vatican wonder, combine St Peter Basilica and Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Guided Tour by choosing this ticket.
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