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It took 109 years. Construction started in 1506 under Pope Nicholas V, continued under Pope Julius II, and was completed by Pope Paul V (there were other Popes in there, but these three had the most influence on the construction. There were nearly a dozen architects over the years, including Michelangelo. The Basilica was consecrated on November 18, 1626 by Pope Urban VIII.
NOTE: 1506 - 1626 = 120 years ... not 109
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∙ 10y agoVatican City has existed as an independent state since the signing of the Lateran Treaty in 1929.
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∙ 8y agoConstruction began on April 18, 1506, and was completed November 18, 1626.
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