Sign in Using Facebook8. St. Peter's BasilicaPiazza San Pietro, Vatican City
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In 324 AD, Constantine commissioned a cathedral dedicated to the Apostle Peter. The church was reportedly built on the burial site of this most influential Christian, who was crucified upside down in the nearby Circus of Nero in 64 AD. The original church was destroyed in the 16th century, and the present church was built on the same site. Guided tours of excavations around Peter's tomb are available. Fall and winter closures are about one hour earlier. For guided tours of the Necropolis, apply by e-mail at the Ufficio degli Scavi, scavi@fsp.va. METRO: Ottaviano/San Pietro, BUS: 46 (© 10Best) Top Products for St. Peter's BasilicaBuy your tickets now and save ... before you go! More Details for St. Peter's BasilicaHours: Basilica Daily 7am-7pm Grottoes Daily 9am-6pm Dome Daily 8am-6pm Treasury Museum Daily 8am-6pm Hours May Vary Seasonally Admission: Basilica including grottoes Free Dome €5 - €7 Treasury Museum Adult €6; Child (0-6) Free Necropolis €10 Website: Visit the St. Peter's Basilica website » Type: Historic Sites, Religious Sites |
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