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   Who built the dome of Saint Peter's Basilica?

   • 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.

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   What does St Peter's Basilica look like?

   • It is designed as a three-aisled Latin cross with a dome at the crossing, directly above the high altar, which covers the shrine of St. Peter the Apostle. St. Peter’s Basilica is one of the most renowned works of Renaissance architecture and features many notable Baroque elements. It is often regarded as the greatest building of its age.

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   Is St Peter's Basilica a papal basilica?

   • St. Peter's Basilica is one of the papal basilicas (previously styled "patriarchal basilicas") [note 2] and one of the four Major Basilicas of Rome, the other Major Basilicas (all of which are also Papal Basilicas) being the Basilicas of St. John Lateran, St. Mary Major, and St. Paul outside the Walls.

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   When was St Peter's Basilica built?

   • It was initially planned in the 15th century by Pope Nicholas V and then Pope Julius II to replace the ageing Old St. Peter's Basilica, which was built in the fourth century by Roman emperor Constantine the Great. Construction of the present basilica began on 18 April 1506 and was completed on 18 November 1626.

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   May 9, 2024 · Peter’s Basilica is one of the most renowned works of Renaissance architecture and features many notable Baroque elements. It is often regarded as the greatest building of its age. The edifice—the church of the popes—is a major pilgrimage site.

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   With an exterior area of 21,095 square metres (227,060 sq ft), [17] an interior area of 15,160 square metres (163,200 sq ft), [18] [19] St. Peter's Basilica is the largest Christian church building in the world by the two latter metrics and the second largest by the first as of 2016.

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   Dec 6, 2023 · Architects and designers included: Donato Bramante (whose design won Julius II’s competition); Antonio da Sangallo, a student of Bramante (the Pauline Chapel); Fra Giocondo (strengthening of the foundation); Raphael and Fra Giocondo (whose redesigned building plan was not executed); Michelangelo (design of the dome, crossing, and exterior exclud...

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   the greatest architects in Italy. Saint Peter's Basilica (Rome) (1506-1626) Contents. • Introduction. • Background: Art and Religion. • Structure and Dimensions. • Interior Decoration: Nave, Chapels, Sculpture. • Exterior Architecture: Facade, Dome. • Tombs and Relics. • History. • Saint Peter's Square.

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   A unique collection of artistic and architectural masterpieces lie within the boundaries of this small state. At its centre is St Peter's Basilica, with its double colonnade and a circular piazza in front and bordered by palaces and gardens.

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   The two basic types of Church are the basilica and the central plan. The basilica, with its long axis that focuses attention on the altar, has been the most popular type of church plan because of its practicality. Numerous architects (see below), Saint Peter's Basilica. begun 1506 completed 1626, Vatican City.

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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.