Saturday, November 18, 2023

St Peter’s Basilica

Located in Vatican City, the Basilica was originally planned by Pope Nicholas V in the 15th century to replace the Old St. Peter’s Basilica (which was built in the fourth century by Constantine the Great). However, work on the new building didn’t begin until 1506, before finally finishing in 1626.


According to tradition, the Basilica is built on the burial site of St Peter, who was the first Bishop of Rome. Due to this, many popes have been interred at the Basilica.
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