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A few minutes ago I noticed a Yelp friend had posted a St Peters picture. Instantly I remembered what a once in a lifetime experience I had there. Then, looking for my own review from 2016 I noticed, it was missing. I can't believe how many times this has happened to me. Very frustrating. So,I will not and can't reproduce that great review I posted here in 2016. So I'll take this opportunity to add a pro tip or two when visiting St Peters. Be sure you go to the very top! It's quite an experience that is ,more than the sum of its parts. Also,to get there is not " advertised" and takes some research. If you're not careful,you will be distracted, understandably, by the surreal experience of just being there. Taking an elevator,you exit on a catwalk high above St Peters floor. This view alone is worth the trip but,don't stop now. Taking the secret "stairway to heaven", you wind up and up in circular fashion literally inside the dome on stairs designed by Michelangelo! You will think about this on your way up and just how high you are from the floor. So exciting. You exit onto a roof, concrete,and walk across for your final accent to to top of St Peters and a priceless views. Don't rush. Take in the distant views of this great city. As you're looking out realize others have enjoyed this view for 500 years.
St. Peter's Basilica hushes me. My personality is 98% commentary and somehow this spot in the world says shut up and mind your ps and qs. The scale of this church is insane. You pass through the Holy Door, which only opens during Jubilee years! So since I'm a VIP today (wink), I rushed the Michelangelo's Pieta! Fun fact: the dome is the tallest in the world.
When in rome, this is an absolute must-see. Get your tickets ahead of time to skip the very long line. If not, you could be waiting a couple of hours just to get in. I have visited this place on other trips to Rome, but each time that I've seen it, it takes my breath away. Everywhere you look there is something incredible to see.
In my three weeks traveling all around Italy I've seen many wonderful things, but nothing comes close to Saint Peter's Basilica in Rome! The sheer scale and majesty of it is awe-inspiring. The heights of human creativity, engineering, and craftsmanship I witnessed here will stay with me forever. Entrance to the main Basilica is free of charge. I recommend showing up early in the morning when they first open at 8 AM. From there, you can elect to climb up to the very top of the dome formere €10. And the view is simply priceless! Admission to other museums cost money and should be booked ahead of time. Make sure you don't miss St, Peter's Basilica if you are in Rome! Seeing it was a top ten experience of my life so far.
When visiting room definitely come here to visit Saint peters. That only is this the place where the pope lives, but also Temple of Saint Peter is here as well. I would recommend booking a tour so you can know the history. However, just know that booking a tour won't let you cut the line. You can also request tickets for an audience to see the pope. Just check online. One of the most beautifulplaces coming to Rome.
We came here right after going to the Vatican. The line was extremely long and it didn't seem like it was well organized. Lots of people cutting. Took over an hour to get in. It was well worth the wait. Lots of beautiful paintings, sculptures, and history. Must see ifyou are in Rome. I would suggest going into the catacombs as well. Ask security where the entrance is. It is free to get in. However, you can pay to go to the top of the basilica. There are lots of steps which are narrow and winding. You can stop and look down on the church. You can also go to the top and see Rome. Beautiful views and a very cool experience. I don't remember if there was an elevator option. If so, it was a few Euro more.
To get into the basilica is free but you do have to wait in line. I waited about 45 minutes before going inside. If you can, climbing up the dome shows you some beautiful views of the city but it's a bit cramped - if you're claustrophobic, the stairs going up as well can feel a bit tight. Halfway up, there is a gorgeous walkthrough - took a 15 minute break here to admire the architecture. There are catacombs you can see. It's a huge basilica so it's worth spending a few hours here. Just a reminder to bring a shawl or something to cover up your shoulders, stomach and definitely wear pants or you won't be allowed entry.
St. Peter's Basicila is one of the most famous churches in the world that we definitely had to make time for during our trip to visit! It's located in Vatican City, free access for all. Truly a beautiful site that you cannot miss when in Rome. No passport needed either. They do have a dress code and security line to check your bags. Dress code: cannot wear anything that reveals shoulders, knees, no hats, and no flip flops. They do have blue scarves if you are wearing tops that reveal shoulders or if your bottoms are shorter than knee length, you can tie. It's great to see the history inside the church & there are praying rooms in here as well, if you'd like to pray. Gift shop is located on the outside as well as a beautiful water fountain, lovely for pictures.
What can you say that hasn't already been said about this church? It is the largest church in the world. They say it can hold up to 60,000 people. Besides its size, its grandeur is absolutely spectacular. When you first walk inside your jaw drops. Pictures don't do it justice. It is an incredible treasure that is on this earth and whether you are Catholic or not, religious or not and simply a human being and coming to Rome this is worth your time. The paintings and statues inside are massive and beautiful. The ceiling is ornamental and yet for all of its massive size you can still feel a connection. Oh yes, I forgot. It's free. Tips: You have to go thru security to go into the church. The line gets longer during the day so either come early (by 8 am) or come late (after 4 pm) and you will wait far less. There is no security to go into St. Peter's Square just the church. The exception to this is on Wednesday mornings when the Pope has his weekly audience and drives around the Square in his Popemobile. Then everyone goes thru security. And the church is closed then so consider this if you only want to visit the church. There is no time limit inside. I think it closes in the evening at 7 pm. That is your only time limitation. While inside you can visit the Treasury museum which has a small gift shop. Other gift shops are outside on the periphery of the Square including the Vatican post office. Restrooms are outside. Picture taking is allowed.
Of course you have to visit St.Peter's, the Vatican Museum, and the Sistine Chapel while you are in Rome! In all actuality, how can you say that you actually visited Rome, without a visit here. I highly recommend booking a small group tour through Viator, with an actual archaeologist! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable, and easily navigated us around the large crowd that was there. I highly recommend a visit. You should visit, if only to see the crowds spellbound by the Sistine Chapel, as if to say, I can't believe that I'm here.
Amazing place to visit and one my favorite places to see on my Italy trip. I was part of a guided tour and was in a priority line; however, the jubilee was going on and still took a long time to get it. I love cathedrals and this did not disappoint. This place was magnificent and had amazing sculptures, architecture, relics and a dome. There are different levels of admission as the dome is available and and also the catacombs below. The cathedral alone is a must see. This also displays the Pieta sculpture by Michelangelo. Five stars! read more
We purchased a guided tour to St. Peter's Basilica along with a tour for the Vatican. We met our group early in the morning and walked to St. Peter's Basilica along with a lot of other tours. Our tour guide was great and we were able to hear him speak with the headphones they gave us at the beginning of the tour. St. Peter's Basilica is gorgeous! So much history and detail to it. We were lucky to have visited it during the Jubilee year which only happens every 25 years. We were able to walk through the Holy Doors. It was very crowded because of the Jubilee year and in some parts of the tour it was difficult to walk because of the crowds. You can also see St. Peter's tomb and take pictures of it from outside of the glass that is protecting it. I think that even if you're not a religious person it's still worth visiting St. Peter's Basilica for its history. read more
10 days ago
You can spend a lot of time looking up and down with so many sights to see. Many options to sit and prey. As a foreigner this is on our list of locations to see. read more
A few minutes ago I noticed a Yelp friend had posted a St Peters picture. Instantly I remembered what a once in a lifetime experience I had there. Then, looking for my own review from 2016 I noticed, it was missing. I can't believe how many times this has happened to me. Very frustrating. So,I will not and can't reproduce that great review I posted here in 2016. So I'll take this opportunity to add a pro tip or two when visiting St Peters. Be sure you go to the very top! It's quite an experience that is ,more than the sum of its parts. Also,to get there is not " advertised" and takes some research. If you're not careful,you will be distracted, understandably, by the surreal experience of just being there. Taking an elevator,you exit on a catwalk high above St Peters floor. This view alone is worth the trip but,don't stop now. Taking the secret "stairway to heaven", you wind up and up in circular fashion literally inside the dome on stairs designed by Michelangelo! You will think about this on your way up and just how high you are from the floor. So exciting. You exit onto a roof, concrete,and walk across for your final accent to to top of St Peters and a priceless views. Don't rush. Take in the distant views of this great city. As you're looking out realize others have enjoyed this view for 500 years. read more
St. Peter's Basilica hushes me. My personality is 98% commentary and somehow this spot in the world says shut up and mind your ps and qs. The scale of this church is insane. You pass through the Holy Door, which only opens during Jubilee years! So since I'm a VIP today (wink), I rushed the Michelangelo's Pieta! Fun fact: the dome is the tallest in the world. read more
When in rome, this is an absolute must-see. Get your tickets ahead of time to skip the very long line. If not, you could be waiting a couple of hours just to get in. I have visited this place on other trips to Rome, but each time that I've seen it, it takes my breath away. Everywhere you look there is something incredible to see. read more
1 year ago
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation,but deliver us from evil. Amen read more
9 months ago
1 year ago
In my three weeks traveling all around Italy I've seen many wonderful things, but nothing comes close to Saint Peter's Basilica in Rome! The sheer scale and majesty of it is awe-inspiring. The heights of human creativity, engineering, and craftsmanship I witnessed here will stay with me forever. Entrance to the main Basilica is free of charge. I recommend showing up early in the morning when they first open at 8 AM. From there, you can elect to climb up to the very top of the dome formere €10. And the view is simply priceless! Admission to other museums cost money and should be booked ahead of time. Make sure you don't miss St, Peter's Basilica if you are in Rome! Seeing it was a top ten experience of my life so far. read more
1 year ago
When visiting room definitely come here to visit Saint peters. That only is this the place where the pope lives, but also Temple of Saint Peter is here as well. I would recommend booking a tour so you can know the history. However, just know that booking a tour won't let you cut the line. You can also request tickets for an audience to see the pope. Just check online. One of the most beautifulplaces coming to Rome. read more
We came here right after going to the Vatican. The line was extremely long and it didn't seem like it was well organized. Lots of people cutting. Took over an hour to get in. It was well worth the wait. Lots of beautiful paintings, sculptures, and history. Must see ifyou are in Rome. I would suggest going into the catacombs as well. Ask security where the entrance is. It is free to get in. However, you can pay to go to the top of the basilica. There are lots of steps which are narrow and winding. You can stop and look down on the church. You can also go to the top and see Rome. Beautiful views and a very cool experience. I don't remember if there was an elevator option. If so, it was a few Euro more. read more
1 year ago
To get into the basilica is free but you do have to wait in line. I waited about 45 minutes before going inside. If you can, climbing up the dome shows you some beautiful views of the city but it's a bit cramped - if you're claustrophobic, the stairs going up as well can feel a bit tight. Halfway up, there is a gorgeous walkthrough - took a 15 minute break here to admire the architecture. There are catacombs you can see. It's a huge basilica so it's worth spending a few hours here. Just a reminder to bring a shawl or something to cover up your shoulders, stomach and definitely wear pants or you won't be allowed entry. read more
St. Peter's Basicila is one of the most famous churches in the world that we definitely had to make time for during our trip to visit! It's located in Vatican City, free access for all. Truly a beautiful site that you cannot miss when in Rome. No passport needed either. They do have a dress code and security line to check your bags. Dress code: cannot wear anything that reveals shoulders, knees, no hats, and no flip flops. They do have blue scarves if you are wearing tops that reveal shoulders or if your bottoms are shorter than knee length, you can tie. It's great to see the history inside the church & there are praying rooms in here as well, if you'd like to pray. Gift shop is located on the outside as well as a beautiful water fountain, lovely for pictures. read more
What can you say that hasn't already been said about this church? It is the largest church in the world. They say it can hold up to 60,000 people. Besides its size, its grandeur is absolutely spectacular. When you first walk inside your jaw drops. Pictures don't do it justice. It is an incredible treasure that is on this earth and whether you are Catholic or not, religious or not and simply a human being and coming to Rome this is worth your time. The paintings and statues inside are massive and beautiful. The ceiling is ornamental and yet for all of its massive size you can still feel a connection. Oh yes, I forgot. It's free. Tips: You have to go thru security to go into the church. The line gets longer during the day so either come early (by 8 am) or come late (after 4 pm) and you will wait far less. There is no security to go into St. Peter's Square just the church. The exception to this is on Wednesday mornings when the Pope has his weekly audience and drives around the Square in his Popemobile. Then everyone goes thru security. And the church is closed then so consider this if you only want to visit the church. There is no time limit inside. I think it closes in the evening at 7 pm. That is your only time limitation. While inside you can visit the Treasury museum which has a small gift shop. Other gift shops are outside on the periphery of the Square including the Vatican post office. Restrooms are outside. Picture taking is allowed. read more
Another place that I can't imagine anyone seriously giving a bad review for. It's St. Peter's Basilica. The history, the tombs, the artistry, the significance, the beauty, and the organization of this basilica blow most places in Rome out of the water. Plan a day to visit and enjoy! read more
7 months ago
Of course you have to visit St.Peter's, the Vatican Museum, and the Sistine Chapel while you are in Rome! In all actuality, how can you say that you actually visited Rome, without a visit here. I highly recommend booking a small group tour through Viator, with an actual archaeologist! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable, and easily navigated us around the large crowd that was there. I highly recommend a visit. You should visit, if only to see the crowds spellbound by the Sistine Chapel, as if to say, I can't believe that I'm here. read more
Lines and lines people coming and going, I don't remember the square being this crowded. Chairs lined up as well. We walked past the ancient Egyptian obelisk, erected in 1586. Bernini designed the square almost 100 years later, including the massive Doric colonnades, 4 columns deep, which embrace visitors in "the maternal arms of Mother Church". The granite fountain constructed by Bernini in 1675 was off. read more
St. Peter's Basilica is simply amazing. As you walk and see all of the different sides of the Basilica you are just amazed. The art work is beyond comprehension. As you walk through the Basilica you are just in awe. As your tour the Basilica, you have several places where you can take the time to meditate and say a prayer if you choose. According to the tour guide, this is the largest Basilica in the world. The tour guide let us know this is the place the Pope is installed and presented. read more
2 years ago
Fantastic! A true gem! We walked through here with our tour and then by ourselves and loved every minute of it. Many different corners with works of art, statues, and other amazing work. You can say a prayer in a couple of places, there's a gift shop where they sell lots of rosaries and other items, and the tombs of past popes are in the basement. As you exit the tombs, there's holy water that you can take or drink from. read more
1 year ago
I am as far from being a religious person as a someone can possibly be, but I sure do love cool looking buildings and awesome infrastructure. I visited St.Peter's today with my girlfriend and her family and we were all blown away by what was around us. I've done tours of a ton of old churches and this was hands down one of the most breath taking places I have ever seen. From the second you walk in to the second you leave you are surrounded by amazing statues, paintings, and beautiful replicas. From the time we entered to the time we left we probably spent a solid hour just looking around and taking everything in. The Vatican City is certainly a place people spend there entire life longing to visit and it's pretty awesome standing in such an important place. I definitely recommend taking this place in for yourself. read more
7 years ago
Eh... I have been to my fair share of churches across my travels in Europe. And for me, St. Peter's is just too ostentatious and grand! I mean it was built to show the might of Rome and it absolutely does that in a grand old way. However for me, I feel this church is missing the sanctity of the spirit I have felt in other religious places. Maybe it's all the monuments to the previous Pope who have their massive sculptures dominating certain areas of the church - so for me, it became more about those Pope, the representative of the Church, rather than about Christ or the Catholic faith. Apart from the statue of La Pieta (in front of which I saw tons of folks taking family pictures which for me, which I couldn't bear either, cause for me, the statue is depicting the moment the body of Jesus is bought to his mum and I can only just imagine the agony she must have felt, her young adult son, dying in her arms...) the church just overwhelms and even tho I got to spend only an hour in it, am really not all that interested in coming back again to explore it in more detail! So Sagrada Familia & St Marks in Venice are still my fave of all the churches I have been to in Europe! Yelp 262/ 2018 read more
Simply breathtaking! Definitely go if you get the chance! Make sure you go ahead of time to beat the long lines. Also make sure you're dressed appropriately, otherwise this may prevent you from going in. My friend and I were able to sit in for their mass and it was an amazing experience! The ticket office closes around 5:30 PM I believe. We were unable to purchase tickets to to the top of the Basilica. read more
Arguably the coolest thing that we saw in Italy. St. Peters is visually breathtaking. The square is HUGE, and surprisingly clean! There are fountains, mind blowing statue carvings, and all manner of people for people watching. The nighttime view is somehow even more impressive than the daytime view. We walked through St Peters every day on our way out, and the view never got old. If you want to stand outside in the square, and just gawk at the Basilica, and the fountains, and the tourists, you could easily spend an enjoyable day. If you decide to go inside the church, prepare to crap your pants with awe. Seriously, Rome is AMAZING, and St. Peters is right there at the top of the list. The artwork and just the stuff they were able to do in here is almost literally unbelievable. The carvings, and their just immense, intricate details really just has to be seen to be believed. I just walked around, mouth agape, at the massiveness of it all. There were people lining up to rub the feet of the statue of St. Peter, the Popes Swiss Guard stand right outside, protecting the entrance to the Vatican, the misses got our daughters rosary blessed in the holy water of the Holy Roman Church; its just a historical and visual free for all. I can't even imagine what this looks like when the Pope holds mass there. Its literally hard to believe that something as impressive as St. Peters is even possible. The only downside to St. Peters, is the same thing that is wrong with EVERYWHERE in Rome: the GODDAMN PEDDLERS. Rome is positively inundated with pushy, HYPER AGGRESSIVE, annoying, infuriating, incessant, street salesman. They will scam you; they will probably rob you, given half the chance, and they are EVERYWHERE. But, a terse, strong "no" will usually back them up enough to take in the sights. Seriously, if I were to rank them, St. Peters is absolutely in the top 5 destinations in Rome, with the Coloseum, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, and Piazza Navona. read more
Beautiful and free place to check out in Rome. The line always looks pretty crazy but goes by quickly. We went around 9am and got in within 25 minutes. There is a dress code so make sure your shoulders and legs are covered. read more
It's an amazing place and certainly everywhere you look is a another photo opportunity, but just keep in mind that this is one of the most visited places on Earth and the amount of people that you will encounter here any day you go can be overwhelming. There are tons of ways to skip the line which now is even longer because you have to pass through metal detectors before entering the Basilica itself. Have a reservation or just assume a longer wait in the line that will sometimes in circle the entire Piazza. Also make sure that you are prepared for the dress code... allowing for no shorts no shoulders/arms visible for women is the key. Pro tip: after 9 p.m. the place is literally deserted... although the fountains still run... which makes for unbelievable photo opportunities. Along with a fresh perspective of the square with all the people removed. read more
8 years ago
One of the prettiest places - definitely worth a visit when visiting the Vatican. Didn't get a chance to go inside, the line was insanely long. The pop was giving a mass the day we were there, so everyone lined up to see him. Definitely would have been a cool experience! Picturesque area, lovely on a nice day. Be wary of pickpockets though! read more
9 years ago
Disappointed. Always wanted to see this since I heard it referenced in Grateful Dead songs, but couldn't find anything about it on any placards, most of which reference thingsfrom LITERALLY centuries ago. Hey Vatican: UPDATE YOUR STUFF. People love the Dead! They changed the way people feel about doing drugs and listening to music forever. It's about respect. Two stars for ample parking and bathrooms. No Jumbotron. read more
8 years ago
If you go, do it via a skip the line tour, worth the extra money. We went on a day that by 0900 they had already sold 35K tickets and we were briefed that it took 4 hours to buy a ticket if you stood in line. I'm not sure that was true but I can believe it took over an hour plus. We picked Viator's skip the line tour which lasts 3 hours. The tour guide was excellent but the crowds were overwhelming. If you can visit off season do it and you will enjoy it much more. Having said that the Basilica and Sistine chapel are incredible. We've been there once before and took our adult daughter this time. After the tour was over we climbed 541 steps to the cupula. There is an elevator which costs two euros more and gets you to the roof but you have to climb the rest of the way. The view is worth it. There's also a gift shop and snack bar on the roof, but no restrooms. read more
Our second day in Rome began in Vatican City with a tour of the Museum, St. Peter's Basilica, and Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel. We paid for a group tour through the Vatican Museum rather than a third party vendor, which turned out to be a good choice. Our guide was knowledgeable and funny. At 37 euro each for the tour, it was a bit pricey, but the 3 hour tour was a great review of the highlights so I don't feel like I need to go back again. St. Peter's was the final stop along the pilgrimage of the four major Roman Catholic Basilicas that my friend and I had embarked upon, but of the trio of attractions at Vatican City, it was my least favorite. It was so packed with people that getting around was difficult, and getting close to its Pieta and Bernini statues for a good look required a bit of crowd maneuvering. We didn't spend much time in there as part of the tour. We visited in December 2015 so I can only imagine what it's like during peak tourist season. St. Peter's is the most renowned work of Renaissance architecture and one of the largest churches in the world. The dome at St. Peter's is the largest in the world and a fixture of Rome's skyline. Catholic tradition holds that St. Peter the Apostle, the first Pope, is buried here. It's worth noting that it is not the Papal Cathedral of Rome - St. John of Lateran outside of Vatican City is the seat of the Roman Catholic Church. Michelangelo not only designed St. Peter's Basilica, he also sculpted 'Pieta' depicting the body of Jesus in the lap of his mother after the crucifixion. According to our guide, it is the only piece he ever signed after learning it was being credited to another sculptor. He reportedly regretted his outburst of pride and swore never to sign another work. The basilica also houses several famous statues by Bernini. The protruding balcony of St. Peter's Basilica is where the Pope periodically delivers his blessing. If you're in Vatican City, you can't leave without at least taking a peak inside, but expect crowds. read more
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