STATUES ON FACADE OF ST PETER’S BASILICA

Dec 21, 2018 | Info

1 – ST. THADDEUS Jude, also known as Judas Thaddaeus (… – Persia, 28 ottobre 70[1]) was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus. Among some Roman Catholics, Saint Jude is venerated as the “patron saint of lost causes”. The relics of the saint are...

St. Peter’s Basilica Timeline

Nov 21, 2018 | Info

This is the timeline that traces the history of the Basilica, from the crucifixion of Saint Peter to the present day. 64: Saint Peter is crucified and dies a martyr 313: Constantine’s Edict of Milan 319: The Old Basilica was built 800: Charlemagne was crowned...

What do you see from the dome of St. Peter’s Basilica?

Sep 19, 2018 | Info

1. The Dome It is the tallest dome in the world, the dome of St. Peter’s rises to a total height of 136.57 metres (448.1 ft) from the floor of the basilica to the top of the external cross. 2. The square At the centre of the square is an ancient...

How to get oriented inside st. Peter’s Basilica

Jul 10, 2018 | Info

Welcome The Square Atrium, door of the Sacraments and Holy Door “La Pietà” of Michelangelo Monuments to Pope Leo XII and Christina of Sweden Chapel of St. Sebastian and tomb of Pope John Paul II Mathilde of Canossa Chapel of the Most Holy Sacrament Altar of St. Jerome...

Meeting Point

Nov 5, 2017 | Info

The Vox Mundi meeting point is – facing the Basilica – under the right side colonnade, just in the middle, precisely in correspondence of the Police hurdle (see drawing below). Our staff – wearing a blue jacket with the Vox Mundi logo printed on it...

FAQ Frequently asked question

Nov 5, 2017 | Info

Do I have to pay to visit the St. Peter’s Basilica? No. Entrance to the Basilica is free. Do I have to queue up to enter the Basilica? To visit St Peter’s Basilica, you must pass through security / metal detectors located under the colonnade on the right side of the...