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Background Info St Peter’s Basilica (Basilica di San Pietro)
In this city of outstanding churches, none can hold a candle to St Peter’s (Basilica di San Pietro), Italy’s largest, richest and most spectacular basilica. Built atop an earlier 4th-century church, it was consecrated in 1626 after 120 years of construction. Its lavish interior contains many spectacular works of art, including two of Italy’s most celebrated masterpieces: Michelangelo’s Pietà, his soaring dome, and Bernini’s 29m-high baldachin over the papal altar.
Highlights & Tips St. Peter’s Basilica
- It’s the world’s largest Basilica of Christianity, nestled in the heart of the Vatican city, the huge façade is 114 metres wide and 47 metres high. It has a surface of 22000 square metres and 20,000 persons can pray in it.
- Once you arrive at the square, things start to click. This is the square you’ve seen on the news, and yes there is the balcony the Pope is seen at.
- Assuming the Pope is in residence, on Sundays at noon, the pope usually appears at the window to pray and bless the crowd in St Peter’s Square.
- If you want more out of your visit than the images caught on your camera you need to either book a guided tour or an audio guide to make sense of what you are seeing.
- The dress code is strictly enforced at St. Peter’s Basilica. No shorts, bare shoulders or miniskirts. This applies to both men and women.
- Explore the St. Peter’s Basilica floorplan first and avoid getting lost. Guided Tours are highly recommended.
Opening Hours & Best Time to Visit
St. Peter’s Basilica is open daily, Summer: Apr-Sep 7:00-19:00; Winter: Oct-Mar 7:00-18:30.
Long waiting lines can be avoided at 7am or at 5pm daily, but the worst time to arrive is between 10:00 – 14:00 when the security line is very long.
Skip The Line Ticket Prices St. Peter’s Basilica
Mobile Skip-the-Line Tickets | €35 | ||
Mobile Tickets + Audio Guide | €27 | ||
With Wi-Fi Audio Guide | €35 | ||
Mobile Tickets + Audio Guide | €27 |
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How To Get To St. Peter’s Basilica?
The most comfortable public transport is the metro (line A – stop: Ottaviano)