What do you see from the dome of St. Peter’s Basilica?
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
1 – Welcome 2 – The Square 3 – Atrium, door of the Sacraments and Holy Door 4 – “La Pietà” of Michelangelo 5 – Monuments to Pope Leo XII and Christina of Sweden 6 – Chapel of St. Sebastian and tomb of Pope John Paul II 7 –...
FAQ Frequently asked question
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...
Papal blessing
Every Sunday at 12.00 in Saint Peter’s Square (when the Pope is in Rome)