St. Peter's Basilica

A must visit to their dome & climb at the top to see the panaromic view of city of Rome! ???????? You may get claustrophobia & tired climbing the narrow stairs but it is totally worth it! #RomeHighlights

Most beautiful and magnificent basilica I've ever visited. Also, if you re going to museums , you can exit from museums to basilica and skip the line for basilica.

This basilica has a lot of history, download the rick stevens walking tour . Also there is a lot of art all around. The walking tour will give you a great deal of information

Marvelous architecture , one of the best visit in Rome. The view was stunningly beautiful. On weekdays visit the area was not really jam packed with people.

The biggest church in the world, a humbling place with breathtaking view from the top. A must see! Also check out the Swiss Guard on your way out

Largest church in the world. Go early for shorter queue to enter the church . You'll be rewarded with amazing views inside the church after the queue.

Go to the visitor information on the left of the piazza at 2.15pm Monday to Friday and join the free tour run by students of the Pontifical North American College. Very very very good.

The best part is the top, the "cupola". Price is 8 EUR if you take the stairs. The stairs gets smaller and crooked. Funny and worth every penny! Physical work is required. Otherwise take the elevator .

Make sure not to miss the walk up the dome. Its an experience and a great view . Make sure to go early in the morning as the vatican gets crazy crowded after 11.00

You can go for free but you will make a long line , if you are in a hurry you can buy a fast pass in some tourist agencies, definitely it’s a place to visit in Roma

Of course, 'majestic' doesn't begin to cover it. This place was built with getting a ticket to Heaven in mind. Lines to get inside are long, but move fast. Either be patient, or start acting Italian.

Really!?! It’s St Peter’s Basilica, what else can one say? Spectacular in every way, with the sheer size and enormity of it giving one a sense of insignificance.

IMO, along with the Coliseum this is the most beautiful place in the city , specially in a sunny day. Don't miss to go up the dome ????❤️

One of the most amazing architecture monuments in the world.You can stand under the the cupola and admire the unbelievable work of human. Marvelous building.

On the right side of the apse is the tomb of Urbanus VIII Barberini, made by his friend Bernini 1627-44. In the act of benediction, the mantle demonstrates his authority. Charity & Justice mourn him.

Climbing the steps is well worth it. Even if you're claustrophobic, athiest, and asthmatic. Do it. Chance of a lifetime.

I crossed 320 steps to reach the top and watch the scenery ,the view was amazing! You can see the whole city from the top????!

Was filled with awe touring this amazing basilica and as I always describe it, it's the living center of Earth and I'm not that religious but couldn't help feeling the great power of God and man in it

One of my most favorite places in Roma! Breathtaking architecture and a real pleasure to look at, at day and night.

A must see. Ornate, decorative, embellished. Under the alter is the resting place of St. Peter. A glimpse inside and you understand why this is one of the holiest places in the world.

Incredibly beautiful, largest Catholic church in the world. As with the museum , get skip the line tickets if you can. Be sure to touch the cross on the holy door & rub St. Peter's feet for a blessing

Breathtaking! The architecture is amazing. Ladies, bring a jacket to cover your shoulders, its policy. Take your time to walk around and LOOK UP. the extremely high ceiling is covered with artwork.

The decoration of Saint Peter's was completed by the installation of the Cathedra Petri in 1666; Alexander VII Chigi stated a powerful symbol of supremacy, viewed through the frame of the Baldacchino.

Went to the dome, breathtaking view of Vatican, worth climbing the staircase. Best to go after 4pm when it is less crowded .

Absolutely stunning - the line moved quite quickly, so don't be turned off. Don't forget to cover up your shoulders & knees or you will be turned away at the door, which would be a shame!

It is free to go in - but find a hawker outside the gates and get inside within 15 mins as well as getting an audio guide for 15 euro. It's legit! Beats a queue of 2+ hours in the hot sun...

In the south transept is the tomb of Alexander VII Chigi, made by Bernini. Commissioned by the pope himself, but completed in 1678, 11 yrs after his death. Alessandro is humbly praying without tiara.

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Huge huge church . Do see 'Pieta' (Mary holding Christ after crucification), one of the marvels created by Michelangelo. It is the first statue on the right after the entrance.

Opens at 7am. Aim to get there before 9am to avoid the queue. Nice and peaceful . Otherwise the tour groups and cruise ship tours start arriving ~9am.

You must climb the stairs. There are over 500 but the view from up top pays all the effort. I don't recommend to visit the museum within the basilica though. It's 5 euros and it:s not worthwhile.

It's worth waiting for the entrance. At least in March, when we had to wait for 45min on a Thursday afternoon. Reading on Wikipedia about the architecture and context helps. :)

Check out the confession room, used to see them only on tv , now can see live. Come at night for the beautiful view as well .

if you are not wearing the appropriate clothing , you will be seen in paper clothing in all your pictures. men and women. also. you can make confession in any language. climb the duomo.

Incredible space, incredible history, not just for believers

The Vatican is full of impressive ceilings. This basilica holds its own, ceiling-wise.

If you have to visit only one church in Rome, visit this one ! Do not miss to climb to the dome for a panoramic view of Rome !

Amazing enormous building with many beautiful paintings and splendid architecture . Really worth admiring every detail of this beautiful Church .

A must see. Don't get fooled by the people selling tickets to skip the queue it's not worth it cause the line goes fast and the Basilica entry is free!

Gorgeous! If you want to see everything up lose go and stay for mass, but if you stay you can't leave until the end.. Incredible experience

It's about a two hour wait to get in, so bring a friend or you will be bored out of your mind. There's no real order to the line , make sure you go to the top of the dome.

Paulus V Borghese had Maderno finish the basilica in 1614 by the nave containing 3 chapels each side & the façade, continuing the exterior by Michelangelo. The inscription proudly announces its author

Impressive view from the dome - worth both the money and effort to walk all the stairs to the top.

Beautiful. Stunning architecture . Just don't think of the money being kept in here and not making it to the rest of the Catholic church around the world...

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Go with a guide and get in much faster from the special passage for guides only via the Sistine Chapel.

Go before 10am, it's amazing! After 10 is very crowded

Very magnificent and beautiful place. You should definitely visit it while in Vatican/Rome.

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