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St. Peter's Basilica (see below for the distinction) is located in Vatican City, a "sovereign city-state" (essentially an independent country) located entirely within the greater metropolitan area of Rome, Italy. See the Wikipedia entry "Vatican City" for more.
Many people mistake St. Peter's for a cathedral, but it is not the seat of a bishop; the Cathedral of Rome is San Giovanni Laterano.
Find out more about St. Peter's Basilica at http://vaticanart.net/st-peters-basilica-architecture
Otis Steuber
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∙ 14y agoSt. Peter's Basilica (see below for the distinction) is located in Vatican City, a "sovereign city-state" (essentially an independent country) located entirely within the greater metropolitan area of Rome, Italy. See the Wikipedia entry "Vatican City" for more.
Many people mistake St. Peter's for a cathedral, but it is not the seat of a bishop; the Cathedral of Rome is San Giovanni Laterano.
Find out more about St. Peter's Basilica at http://vaticanart.net/st-peters-basilica-architecture
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What materials were used to build St. Peter's Basilica?
Brick, marble and limestone were used to build St. Peter's Basilica. St. Peter's Basilica is located in Vatican City and was completed in 1626.
Is Saint Peter's a basilica or a cathedral?
St. Peter's is a basilica in Vatican City.
What city is St Peters square in?
Saint Peter's Square is located directly in front of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City.Find out more about St. Peter's Basilica at http://vaticanart.net/st-peters-basilica-architecture
What does the St. Peter's Basilica look like now?
For a virtual tour of St. Peter's Basilica, click on this link.
Why is St. Peter buried in St Peter's Cathedral?
Actually, the name is St. Peter's Basilica. It is not a cathedral. You have it backwards. The basilica was built over the already existing grave of St. Peter to honor him.
What is the chair of St. Peter?
It is located in St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican.
What religion is St Peters Basilica?
St. Peter's Basilica is Christian, specifically Catholic.
When was St. Peter's Basilica completed?
It was completed on November 18, 1626.
Why was St Peter's Basilica so important to the early Christians?
Emperor Constantine built St. Peter's Basilica where he believed St Peter might have been buried.
How often do the bells of St. Peter's Basilica ring?
The bells of St. Peter's Basilica are rung at Christmas and Easter and on the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul.
Where is St. Peter's grave?
Peter is buried under the sanctuary of the St. Peter's Basilica.
What are the features of Saint Peter's Basilica?
For a virtual tour of St. Peter's Basilica, click on this link.
