My main contributors and architects were Bramante, Raphael, Michelangelo, Donato, Giacomo della Porta, and Maderno. Bramante produced the original design for my Basilica in 1506. I was finally complete on the 18th November 1626, and was consecrated by Pope Urban VIII.

It took my architects over 120 years to build me! 😱 #omg

What is my purpose? My purpose is to be a center of Christianity and the church of the popes.

Millions of people visit me year-round. If you want to come see me too, I am available for the public from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at no cost (only the Dome and Necropolis have a fee). Make sure to wear appropriate clothing!

I am used as the pope's main church and a center for pilgrimage. I have over 100 tombs which contain 91 popes. In a subterranean crypt, directly below the dome and the main altar, is the tomb of St. Peter himself.

Here are a few Architectural drawings of me! Everything from an axonometric drawing, plan drawing and engraving.

Message from my friend Paulina: I went to Vatican City and was amazed by the intricate detail of St. Peter’s Basilica. I vividly remember is the ceiling. Beautiful gold surrounded by columns. Overall, this is one of the most breathtaking buildings and I long to see it again.

Maria took one of the pictures as she admired my beautiful building materials. These were limestone, brick and marble. The columns in perfect symmetry caught her eyes.

Fun Fact: The Statue of Liberty could fit inside of St Peter’s Basilica, even on her foundation with her torch raised. As a matter of fact, her 305-foot stature would be dwarfed under the towering 450-foot dome of the church.

My beautiful ceiling. Covered in hundreds of what may seem like paintings, but don't be confused, they are mosaics!

Did you know? That Michelangelo’s famous carving of the Pieta is housed in St Peter’s Basilica and is protected by bulletproof glass. It was carved from a single slab of marble and was the only work he ever signed. #wow 😱

Message from Maria de los Angeles Villarreal: This is one of my favorite buildings in one of my favorite cities. I am excited to keep learning about this masterpiece. I felt joy as I saw it because it is one of the most important symbols and representations of my religion. ♥️

If you look at me in Google Earth you can see I am surrounded by beautiful churches, museums, and buildings of Rome, Italy. Urban Context!

Praying for you! #pray Pope Leo XIV

Check out this Flickr photo gallery: flickr.com/photos/lastoft… These images show how the columns are beautiful and great in size. It shows the details of the mosaics and the light coming in the building. We can see the details on the body of the saints.

Hope you enjoyed learning about me! Keep in touch and hope to see you soon!