PARISH
Papal Basilica of Saint Peter in the Vatican
A Catholic parish
Saint Peter's Basilica, built over the tomb of the Apostle Peter, is the most renowned church of Christendom and the principal papal basilica.
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Saint Peter's Basilica, built over the tomb of the Apostle Peter, is the most renowned church of Christendom and the principal papal basilica. The present Renaissance basilica, consecrated in 1626, was designed by Bramante, Michelangelo, Maderno, and Bernini. It is the site of papal liturgies and a destination for pilgrims from around the world.
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Saint Peter's Basilica, built over the tomb of the Apostle Peter, is the most renowned church of Christendom and the principal papal basilica.
designation
major-basilica
address
Piazza San Pietro, Vatican City, Vatican City State
city
Vatican City
country
Vatican City State
diocese
Diocese of Rome
latitude
41.9022
longitude
12.4539