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1. whc.unesco.org › en › listVatican City - UNESCO World Heritage Centre

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   At its centre is St Peter's Basilica, with its double colonnade and a circular piazza in front and bordered by palaces and gardens. The basilica, erected over the tomb of St Peter the Apostle, is the largest religious building in the world, the fruit of the combined genius of Bramante, Raphael, Michelangelo, Bernini and Maderno.

2. www.tripsavvy.com › visiting-saint-peters-basilicaHow to Visit Saint Peter's Basilica in Vatican City - TripSavvy

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   Jun 26, 2019 · The best time to visit without crowds is usually in the early morning, from 7 to 9 am. Information: The basilica opens at 7 am and closes at 7 pm in the summer and 6:30 pm in the winter. Before you go, it's a good idea to check the Saint Peter's Basilica website for current hours and other information.

3. www.thegeographicalcure.com › post › guide-to-stGuide To St. Peter’s Basilica: 20 Top Things To See

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   Nov 19, 2023 · 4. Michelangelo’s Pieta. Just to the right of the main entrance is Michelangelo’s Pieta behind bullet proof glass. It’s the most famous and popular thing to see inside St. Peter’s Basilica. In 1497, Michelangelo was commissioned to create his iconic Pieta for a chapel in the Old St. Peter’s Basilica.

4. smarthistory.org › st-peters-basilicaSmarthistory – Saint Peter’s Basilica

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   Dec 6, 2023 · H.W. Brewer, Drawing of Old Saint Peter’s Basilica as it appeared between 1475 and 1483, 1891. Pope Julius II commissioned Bramante to build a new basilica—this involved demolishing the Old St Peter’s Basilica that had been erected by Constantine in the 4th century. This ancient church was in disrepair. But tearing it down was a bold ...

5. www.basilicasanpietro.va › en › saint-petersThe Dome

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   The dome of Saint Peter’s Basilica was conceived and built up to the drum by Michelangelo Buonarroti and brought to completion, after the death of the Master, by the architect Giacomo della Porta, who worked there alongside Domenico Fontana from 1588 to 1590, raising the dome in just 22 months thanks to the tireless work of 800 labourers.

6. rome.us › the-vatican-city › st-peters-basilicaSt Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican City - Rome.us

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   The tomb of Saint Peter is located under St Peter’s Basilica near the west end of a complex of mausoleums dated between 130 AD and 300 AD. People with special permission are allowed to go down to the tomb and pray as close as possible to the body of Saint Peter.