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...
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...
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 –...
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...
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...
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St. Peter's Basilica adopts Vox Connect with immediate effect.
Guides and groups visiting St. Peter’s can confidently socially distance by using ‘Vox Connect’ on their own smartphones. This innovative and easy to use technology allows visitors to enjoy safe and secure guiding with crystal-clear commentary.
You can download Vox Connect for FREE from your app store and continue using it, anywhere you wish, without charge until the end of this trial period*
