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Museum Address
Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City
Vatican, Unknown
Ticket Prices
Free (Basilica); Dome 8-10 EUR
Featured Artists
1 artists in database
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St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City is the largest church in the world by interior measure and one of Christianity's holiest sites. Construction began in 1506 under Pope Julius II, replacing Constantine's 4th-century basilica. Bramante, Michelangelo, Maderno, and Bernini all contributed to the design over 120 years.
Michelangelo's Pietà (1498-1499), carved when he was just 24, stands inside the first chapel on the right. Bernini's massive bronze baldachin rises 29 meters over the high altar, and his colonnade shapes the approach from St. Peter's Square. The basilica houses paintings, mosaics, and tombs spanning five centuries of papal history.
St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican, Unknown houses 1 masterpiece in our database, including works by Michelangelo. Notable works include Pieta.
Visiting St. Peter's Basilica
St. Peter's Basilica is located in Vatican. The museum is in Vatican, and it's a worthwhile stop for art lovers.
The basilica houses paintings, mosaics, and tombs spanning five centuries of papal history. Bramante, Michelangelo, Maderno, and Bernini all contributed to the design over 120 years.Michelangelo's Pietà (1498-1499), carved when he was just 24, stands inside the first chapel on the right.
Construction began in 1506 under Pope Julius II, replacing Constantine's 4th-century basilica. Bramante, Michelangelo, Maderno, and Bernini all contributed to the design over 120 years.Michelangelo's Pietà (1498-1499), carved when he was just 24, stands inside the first chapel on the right.
The Basilica is open daily from 7am to 8pm from June onward, with shorter hours in winter. The Dome keeps separate hours, roughly 7am to 6pm in summer and 7:30am to 5pm in winter.
Entering the Basilica is free. Climbing the Dome costs 8 EUR by stairs or 10 EUR using the elevator to the first level, with guided tour packages priced separately.
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