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Rome Sights

St Peter’s Basilica

6 reviews | Write a review

Good for: architecture, religion, art, christianity, sightseeing

  • Address
    • Piazza San Pietro
  • Transport
    • Ottaviano-San Pietro
  • Website
  • Phone
    • 06 698 83 731
  • Price
    • admission free, audioguides €5
  • Hours
    • 7am-7pm Apr-Sep, 7am-6pm Oct-Mar

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Lonely Planet review for St Peter’s Basilica

In Vatican City, a city of astounding churches, St Peter’s Basilica outdazzles them all. Awe-inspiringly huge, rich and spectacular, it’s a monument to centuries of artistic genius. On a busy day, around 20,000 visitors pass through here. If you want to be one of them, remember to dress appropriately – no shorts, miniskirts or bare shoulders. If you want to hire an audioguide (€5), they’re available at a desk in the cloakroom to the right of the entrance. Free English-language guided tours of the basilica are run from the Vatican tourist office, the Centro Servizi Pellegrini e Turisti, at 9.45am on Tuesday and Thursday and at 2.15pm every afternoon between Monday and Friday.

 

Traveller reviews for St Peter’s Basilica (6)

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    So small vs. the divine!

    nats8 recommends this,

    A place to wow about! lost in centuries of art!

    Good for: architecture, art, religion

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    It´s huge, beautiful and best of all - free!

    anna_j recommends this,

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    When in Rome... why not visit the Pope

    steveomac recommends this,

    Good for: architecture, sightseeing, religion, christianity

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    Great place to go any late afternoon: the crowds are gone.

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    God's #1 crib

    melyuan recommends this,

    Well this particular God anyway. If you were doubting the existence of the divine being, perhaps St Peter's will convince you. There is no part of this building that does not represent the high-water mark of artistry. Every column, carving, painting and sculpture are fabulous, and taken together the whole impact is overwhelming.

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    Home to my favorite piece of art...

    matpalm recommends this,

    ... Michelangelo's La Pietà. The Basilica itself is also awe inspiring; I have a very vivid memory of light rays shining through the upper windows. Powerful stuff.

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