St. Peter's Basilica
The centre of the Catholic world, this magnificent basilica with its Michelangelo-designed dome has an awe-inspiring interior. This place is huge, but everything is in such proportion that the scale escapes you. However, contrary to popular belief, it is not the Pope's cathedral; that honour lies with the Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran in San Giovanni.
Why it is worth a visit
The centre of the Catholic world and a magnificent basilica featuring a Michelangelo-designed dome, representing one of the most iconic sites in Rome.
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Why visit
The centre of the Catholic world and a magnificent basilica featuring a Michelangelo-designed dome, representing one of the most iconic sites in Rome.
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