Experts' Choice Award St. Peter's Basilica
9 expert reviews
“After 120 years as a building site, the current St Peter's was consecrated on 18 November 1626 by Urban VIII - exactly 1,300 years after the consecration of the first basilica on the site.”
– Time Out
Travel + Leisure "The power of St. Peter’s Basilica has influenced world history for the past 700 years and is plainly visible in the lavishly decorated interior." Full review
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Make sure to look up along the way, especially into the oval dome, one of Michelangelo’s final and crowning works.
Let's Go "With one of the most iconic domes in the world, Saint Peter’s Basilica is more than a building to be admired from the outside." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"The huge interior has countless masterpieces: Michelangelo's Pietà, St Peter's throne, the monument to Urban VIII and Bernini's canopy... From the top of the dome there is a superb view of Rome." Full review
U.S. News & World Report2.0
"The epicenter of Roman Catholicism, St&*& Peter's Basilica is centered in Vatican City and open daily for free. (Though it's closed on Wednesday mornings for pope appearances. ) Many..." Full review
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You'll also want to make sure he is in residence; check the Vatican website to view the schedule.
Frommer's "Peter was buried here in A.D. 64 near the site of his execution, and in 324 Constantine commissioned a basilica to be built over Peter's tomb." Full review
Lonely Planet " It’s well worth the effort, but bear in mind that it’s a long climb and not recommended for anyone who suffers from claustrophobia or vertigo." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"In this city of outstanding churches, none can hold a candle to St Peter’s Basilica (Basilica di San Pietro), Italy’s largest, richest and most spectacular church." Full review
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