Peter did not build it. Emperor Constantine did. He built it after Peter died and Constantine ddedicated it to him.
Peter did not build it. Emperor Constantine did. he built it after St. Peter died. he dedicated it in St. Pter's honor
In Catholic tradition, the basilica is the burial site of its namesake Saint Peter, who was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus and, according to tradition, first Bishop of Rome and therefore first in the line of the papal succession. Tradition and some historical evidence hold that Saint Peter's tomb is directly below the altar of the basilica.
It is built over the tomb of the first pope - Saint Peter the Apostle.
St. Peter's is the heart of Vatican City and under it is buried the popes. It is the place where the Pope has mass and his offices are located nearby. It is the main symbol of the church.
The Basilica of Saint Peter is a monument to Saint Peter, the first pope of the Catholic Church who is buried beneath the main altar of the Basilica.
The Basilica of Saint Peter is a monument to Saint Peter, the first pope of the Catholic Church, who is buried beneath the main altar of the Basilica.
The Saint peters basilica, milan cathedral and the basilica of mary of the flower
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
The dome of Saint Peter's which is 452 feet at its highest.
Basilica Papale di San Pietro was started in 1506 and completed in1626 .
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
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.
Saint Paul's basilica is located in Rome.
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.
Michelangelo and Bernini
Basilica of Saint Mary of the Chorus was created in 1774.
Saint-Michel Basilica-Cathedral was created in 1959.
Treasury of the Basilica of Saint Servatius was created in 1070.