Photos of St. Peter's Basilica
About St. Peter's Basilica
The Papal Basilica of St. Peter in the Vatican or simply St. Peter's Basilica, is an Italian Renaissance church in Vatican City, the papal enclave within the city of Rome. Dating back to the mid-1500s, it is one of the most renowned works of Renaissance architecture and features many notable Baroque elements. It is often regarded as the greatest building of its age. It is also a major pilgrimage site. Frequently drawing crowds of tens of thousands of Catholics, both the basilica and its adjoining St. Peter’s Square are used for a number of liturgies presided over by the pope throughout the year. (Vatican City, Italy)
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