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Saint Peter’s Basilica
Religious site4.8 · 176 8904.8 · 41 880≈ 1 h 15 minFree entry1.9 km from the center
The largest church in Christendom, raised over 120 years by Bramante, Michelangelo and Bernini. Inside: Michelangelo's Pietà behind glass, Bernini's baldachin over the altar, and the bronze St Peter with a toe worn smooth by kisses. The dome rises 136 metres — climbing its 551 steps rewards you with a view over all of Vatican City.
Highlights
- Michelangelo's Pietà
- Bernini's baldachin
- The dome: 551 steps, a Vatican view
Opening hours
| Mon | 07:00 – 19:10 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 07:00 – 19:10 |
| Wed | 07:00 – 19:10 |
| Thu | 07:00 – 19:10 |
| Fri | 07:00 – 19:10 |
| Sat | 07:00 – 19:10 |
| Sun | 07:00 – 19:10 |
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