0
A basilica is just an architectural style used by a lot of Catholic churches, especially in the middle ages. It actually originated in the Roman Empire after Christianity became legalized. The Christians took over the Roman law buildings. The word "basilica" is from the Greek "basilike," which were the courthouses in the Roman Empire. Today, basilicas are just churches built in that architectural style.
The Vatican is where the Pope lives and the center of the Catholic Church in the world. St. Peter's Basilica is the church in the Vatican, but there are many other basilicas around the world.
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Is the basilica the Vatican?
Saint Peter's Basilica is only one of many buildings in the Vatican, albeit the largest.
What is the church inside the Vatican?
St. Peter's Basilica, here is a Virtual Tour. Here is the Vatican's own description: Saint Peter's Basilica.
Is St Peter's Basilica adjoined to the vatican?
Saint Peter's Basilica is an integral part of Vatican City and its most imposing structure.
Is Saint Peter's Church in the Vatican?
Saint Peter's Basilica is in the Vatican.
Is Saint Peter's a basilica or a cathedral?
St. Peter's is a basilica in Vatican City.
Is Saint Peter's of the Vatican in Rome?
No, Saint Peter's Basilica is in the Vatican, not in Rome,
What is the name of the famous Basilica in the Vatican?
Papal Basilica of Saint Peter, or St. Peter's Basilica, is located in Vatican City which is located in Rome. Rome has a lot of famous churches, but this is probably the most famous one.
Is a basilica bigger than a cathedral?
A Basilica is indeed bigger than a Cathedral. The Rank goes: Church, Cathedral, and finally Basilica. The Vatican is a Basilica.
Is St. Peter's Basilica part of the Vatican?
Yes
What is the largest church in the Vatican?
St. Peter's Basilica.
What is the burial place of Saint Peter?
Peter is buried in a tomb beneath the main altar of Saint Peter's Basilica in the Vatican,
For what is Vatican City the largest?
Saint Peter's Basilica in the Vatican is the largest church building in the world.
