St Peter's Basilica
Guide
Photo: Claudio Hirschberger / Unsplash
FreeChurchAllow 1–1.5 hPut together by AI from open data
What you'll see
The vast Renaissance church at the heart of Vatican City, with Michelangelo's Pietà just inside on the right and Bernini's bronze canopy over the main altar.
A brief history
It replaced a 4th-century basilica built under Emperor Constantine. The current building took 120 years, from 1506 to 1626.
Tips
- Best time
- As early as possible, before the security queue builds
- Cost
- Free
- Allow
- 1–1.5 h
- Hours
- Usually 7:00 to 19:00 (check)
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