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The heart of the Vatican and the entire Catholic world, St. Peter's Cathedral is one of the main attractions of Rome. Here you can view ancient Rome from a bird's-eye view, admire the interior of the cathedral with the domes of the dome, defend the mass and even receive the blessing of the pontiff.
St. Peter's Cathedral - is, without exaggeration, the very story, embodied in stone .The list of great people, who in one way or another put their hand to his architecture and interior decoration, will take more than one page, and the fates of the world, nations and nations have been made within his walls .The history of the cathedral began in the 4th century with the erection of a modest basilica over the alleged grave of the apostle Peter .Until the 15th century the building did not stand out for anything special .And in 1506 the papal order decided to rebuild the basilica in a grand cathedral, the center of Catholicism and the symbol of power of the pontiff .
Interiors and facades
Today St. Peter's Cathedral rises 136 m; the length of its central passage is 211 m. Inside, the largest cathedrals of Europe can easily fit (special marks mark their dimensions on the floor). The facade and interior are richly decorated with numerous statues of Christ, John the Baptist and the Apostles, gravestones and monuments to statesmen, including the grave of Pope John Paul II. Among the masterpieces - the marble "Pieta" by Michelangelo.
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Cost of visiting
To enjoy a breathtaking view of the interior of the cathedral (and admire the surrounding landscapes), you can climb to the top of the dome. The cost is 7 EUR with all conveniences on the elevator and 5 EUR - without amenities, walking on the stairs (more than 500). Note that the last section of the steps will have to be overcome by its own motion (the width of the passage is about 50 cm, and you need to turn your shoulders slightly - entertainment is not for fearful heights). For ascent and descent, take 1 hour.
Bridge over the Tiber and view of the beautiful St. Peter's Cathedral
The dome of the cathedral of St. Petra in the Vatican
View from the dome of St. Peter's Cathedral
Opening hours and visiting rules
St. Peter's Cathedral is open from 9 am to 7 pm in summer and until 6 pm in winter. On Wednesday morning the cathedral is closed to papal audiences.
At the entrance are strict measures: a metal detector (in order to slow down traffic, to avoid queues, it is better to come to the opening or on weekdays) and checking the bags, as well as a strict dress code - hands and feet should be closed, women must cover their heads, and men , on the contrary, to remove the headdress.
Photographing is allowed only without flash.
Reviews of St. Peter's Cathedral in Rome (4)
Evaluation 10
the world's largest cathedral November 22, 2013
vlad
was here in April 2012
In Italy we went to Catholic Easter. One of the main excursions was the visit to St. Peter's Basilica. When we reached St. Peter's Square, where the cathedral is located, the pope of Rome, who ruled Mass, was seen from the window. This cathedral is the largest in the whole world, and places 60 thousand people. We can not drive up to the cathedral itself, so we left our bus a little further, and walked to the square. There are a lot of people here, all are photographed. The entrance to the Cathedral itself is free for all. You can ... Read the whole review
Evaluation 10
One of the greatest places in the world 01 Nov 2013
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was here in May 2012
Is there a person in the world who would not be amazed by this magnificent structure? To get to St. Peter's Cathedral is a must for anyone who comes to Rome. Those masterpieces and the place where he is in a hurry to see thousands of people every day. Therefore, the ruthless turn on the entrance to the Vatican, sometimes, takes a long time. My friends and I went to Italy as part of a large tourist group, with an experienced tour operator, so we are grateful for her knowledge of the local ways of reducing this tedious ... Read full review
Evaluation 10
The business card of Rome October 09, 2013
Anna
was here in January 2013
St. Peter's Cathedral - a visiting card of Rome, Italy and the Vatican. And, of course, a significant place for Catholics around the world. This current temple is, undoubtedly, a masterpiece of architecture. From the square he looks majestic, and inside he admires with his decor. To go on it on a tour is better with a guide, and for independent travelers I advise you to read more about what is in it. Otherwise, you can pass by something meaningful, because there is so much to look at. For example, ... Read the whole review
Evaluation 10
A grand and beautiful structure August 29, 2013
Tatyana
was here in September 2011
St. Peter's Cathedral in Rome is the heart of the Catholic world, thousands of tourists from all over the world come here daily to see this beautiful creature. The dome of the cathedral is visible from many points of the city. Anyone can climb it, but you need to take into account that you have to climb the steps on foot (that's why we did not climb it - our feet were already ill by the evening), although it is possible to do some part of the way on an elevator, all the same on foot .... Read the whole review