Saint Peter's Basilica
Saint Peter’s Basilica, or Basilica Papale di San Pietro in Vaticano, is the colossal centerpiece of Vatican City. Construction began on April 18, 1506, and was completed on November 18, 1626, after a lineage of architects including Bramante, Michelangelo, and Maderno, with Bernini shaping the piazza fittings. It rises to a height of about 136.6 meters, making it the tallest church building in the world by interior measure, and it anchors the site where Saint Peter’s tomb lies directly beneath the high altar—the so‑called Altar of the Confession. This basilica is not the diocesan cathedral, but it holds a uniquely revered status as one of the holiest shrines in Catholicism, drawing pilgrims from around the world for liturgies led by the pope. It’s part of the Seven Pilgrim Churches of Rome and belongs to the UNESCO World Heritage ensemble that surrounds St. Peter’s Square. …
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