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Europe, Italy, Places to Visit in Italy, Read About Can't Miss Places, Rome

Rome Attractions—Church of Santa Maria sopra Minerva

Amy French the Roaming Historian

A short history and travel story on the Roman church Santa Maria sopra Minerva--a great Rome attraction and place to visit in Rome.

Europe, Italy, Places to Visit in Italy, Read About Can't Miss Places, Rome

Visiting St. Peter’s Basilica and Vatican City

Amy French the Roaming Historian

St. Peter’s Basilica, in Vatican City, is the world’s largest Christian church, housing magnificent Renaissance and Baroque art. It stands near where St. Peter, the first pope, was martyred. Visitors can see Michelangelo’s Pieta, climb the 448-foot dome, and admire Bernini’s Baldachino. Entry to the church is free, but there are costs for the treasury museum and dome climb.