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Saint Peter’s Basilica and surroundings
THE DOME OF SAINT PETER’S BASILICA: FACTS AND CURIOSITIES
The dome of Saint Peter’s Basilica has been declared a site of cultural heritage of humanity, it is an icon of the Eternal City and a symbol of the Catholic Church.
THE VATICAN GROTTOES
In the Grottoes there are tombstones and tombs of 20 popes (not all popes are buried in the Vatican: 148 out of 264).
THE APOSTOLIC PALACE IN THE VATICAN
For over a thousand years the popes lived in Rome’s Cathedral, San Giovanni in Laterano – Saint John Lateran, built by emperor Constantine in the fourth century.
IMPORTANT
Due to recent health provisions, tourist activities inside the Basilica are blocked until April 3.We will keep you updated on further developments.Have a nice day everyone!
THE BASILICA OF SAINT PETER’S IN NUMBERS
The magnificent Vatican basilica as we see it today, is the result of a gigantic enterprise that lasted for centuries
7 MOVIES AND SERIES SET IN VATICAN CITY
7 MOVIES AND SERIES SET IN VATICAN CITY