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It is the headquarters of the Catholic Church. It is named after St. Peter, the apostle and first pope. He and many other popes are buried under it.
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∙ 10y agoThe Basilica marks the tomb of Saint Peter the Apostle.
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What are the three biggest churches in Italy?
The Saint peters basilica, milan cathedral and the basilica of mary of the flower
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 is the most significant feature of the saint peters basilica in Rome?
The dome of Saint Peter's which is 452 feet at its highest.
What was the relevance of Peter's Basilica?
It is built over the tomb of the first pope - Saint Peter the Apostle.
When was the saint peters basillica built?
Basilica Papale di San Pietro was started in 1506 and completed in1626 .
What city is St Peters Basilica in?
St. Peters Basilica is located in Vatican City, Rome.Vatican City is also the worlds smallest country.Find out more about St. Peter's Basilica at http://vaticanart.net/st-peters-basilica-architecture
Who is buried at the altar of Saint Peters Basilica?
Nobody is buried in the altar at Saint Peter's, however, the altar is built directly over the tomb of St. Peter, the first apostle.
Where is Saint Paul's Basilica?
Saint Paul's basilica is located in Rome.
What religion is St Peters Basilica?
St. Peter's Basilica is a Roman Catholic church located in Vatican City, the sovereign city-state of the Holy See. It is the main church in the Catholic faith and a significant pilgrimage site for Catholics worldwide.
Who finished St Peters basilica?
Michelangelo and Bernini
Who is the pope at Saint Peters Cathedral?
If you mean, St. Peter's Basilica, it is not a Cathedral, then the pope in summer 2012 is Pope Benedict XVI. His Cathedral is St. John Lateran.
Is the st peters basilica renaissance architecture?
St Peters Basilica is hailed as the most glorious of all churches. It is also known as the most prominent example of renaissance architecture.
