St. Peter's Basilica
Rome, Italy
It is the largest church in the world and the most important pilgrimage center for Catholics, built between 1506 and 1626.
St. Peter's Basilica is the largest church in the world and the most important pilgrimage center for Catholics, built between 1506 and 1626. It was erected on the site where, according to tradition, St. Peter was buried. It was designed by, among others, Bramante, Michelangelo, and Bernini. The interior of the basilica houses masterpieces such as Michelangelo's Pietà and Bernini's Baldachin. The basilica's dome, a work by Michelangelo, offers impressive views of Rome.
- Visit time: 3 h
- Opening hours: Mon–Sun 07:00–20:00 (from OpenStreetMap — check before you go)
- Local name: Basilica di San Pietro
- Website: basilicasanpietro.va/it
How long does it take to visit St. Peter's Basilica?
Plan about 3 h.
Nearby
- Sistine Chapel — 100 m
- Apostolic Palace — 180 m
- St. Peter's Square — 300 m
- Vatican Museums — 460 m
- Via della Conciliazione — 690 m
- Castel Sant'Angelo — 1 km
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