Where is: Saint Peter's Square, 00120 Vatican (see map) What to know: Saint Peter's Basilica is a Roman Catholic basilica in the Vatican. The basilica is 187 m long, and at its widest point it is 140 m, while the highest point is 136.57 m. There are 45 altars in the entire temple and it can hold approx. people! In the nave, on the floor, you can see markings indicating the lengths of the largest Christian churches. The Polish church is also marked - the Basilica of St. Mary of the Assumption in Gdańsk, 103.5 m long. It is definitely worth visiting the basement of the basilica, where you will find the tomb of St. Peter and John Paul II. Interestingly, the original four-century basilica was at this level. Don't forget to visit the treasury of St. Peter. There are papal tiaras, church decorations and various objects that are gifts from kings and princes. It will be an unforgettable experience to climb the dome designed by Michelangelo. It offers an extraordinary view of St. Peter and Rome. At its base there is the Latin 2-meter inscription "You are Piotr, the rock and on this rock I will build my church and give you the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven". It has become a model for other buildings of this type in the world, e.g. the Capitol in Washington.
Where is: Saint Peter's Square, 00120 Vatican (see map) What to know: Saint Peter's Basilica is a Roman Catholic basilica in the Vatican. The basilica is 187 m long, and at its widest point it is 140 m, while the highest point is 136.57 m. There are 45 altars in the entire temple and it can hold approx. people! In the nave, on the floor, you can see markings indicating the lengths of the largest Christian churches. The Polish church is also marked - the Basilica of St. Mary of the Assumption in Gdańsk, 103.5 m long. It is definitely worth visiting the basement of the basilica, where you will find the tomb of St. Peter and John Paul II. Interestingly, the original four-century basilica was at this level. Don't forget to visit the treasury of St. Peter. There are papal tiaras, church decorations and various objects that are gifts from kings and princes. It will be an unforgettable experience to climb the dome designed by Michelangelo. It offers an extraordinary view of St. Peter and Rome. At its base there is the Latin 2-meter inscription "You are Piotr, the rock and on this rock I will build my church and give you the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven". It has become a model for other buildings of this type in the world, e.g. the Capitol in Washington.
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