Saint Peter's Basilica
Saint Peter's Basilica is the burial site of Saint Peter, chief among Jesus's apostles. His tomb is directly below the high altar, pictured here. A church has stood on this site since the time of the Roman emperor Constantine the Great. Old St. Peter's Basilica dates from the 4th century AD. Construction of the present basilica began in 1506 and was completed 120 years later.
Saint Peter's Basilica
Saint Peter's Basilica is the burial site of Saint Peter, chief among Jesus's apostles. His tomb is directly below the high altar, pictured here. A church has stood on this site since the time of the Roman emperor Constantine the Great. Old St. Peter's Basilica dates from the 4th century AD. Construction of the present basilica began in 1506 and was completed 120 years later.