St. Peter’s Basilica, Rome, Italy

St. Peter’s Basilica is one of the most renowned landmarks in Vatican City and an important symbol of the Catholic Church

St. Peter’s Basilica: Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City

The construction of St. Peter’s Basilica lasted several centuries. The Roman Emperor Constantine built the original basilica in the 4th century, but the current structure replaced it.

I walked to the Basilica from the nearby subway.

The entrance to the Vatican City

St. Peter’s Basilica

Looking at the St. Peter’s Square in front of the Basilica

The front door of the Basilica

The Pietà by Michelangelo is located on the right hand side and rear of the church.

This is a real one, not a model.

Looking toward the altar from the rear center

The side view

Looking towards the front from the rear right side.

The side view

Right side

Viewing the back of the church

Back side view of the church again

The right hand side of the church

Areas in the right hand side

Looking at the left hand side of the church

The left hand side of the church

Looking closely at the left side of the church.

Behind this structure, there is a small museum.

The museum is situated near this store

This is a replica of Michelangelo’s Pieta.

Exiting from the museum

Back to the center

The altar

Exiting the church

Looking back at the Basilica from the St. Peter’s Square.

The buildings in front of the St. Peter’s Square.