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.
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Art Treasures of Rome—Michelangelo, Bernini, and Raphael, Oh My!
The Catholic Church has been commissioning and collecting the world’s greatest works of art for hundreds of years. In Rome, visitors can enjoy luxurious areas and explore the Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica. The Borghese Gallery, Spanish Steps, and Piazza del Popolo also offer art and cultural experiences.
Roaming Historian 