St. Peter’s Basilica, located in Vatican City, is believed to be the burial place of Saint Peter, who was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus. It is believed that Saint Peter was the first Bishop of Rome. Roman Christians who were alive in the 1st century AD have written about him. It is believed that after Peter was killed, his body was buried in a cemetery where the basilica now stands. A church was built here in the 4th century AD. The building that stands here now was begun on April 18, 1506 and was finished in 1626. Many Popes have been buried there.
- The pope, who lives at the Vatican, often says mass at St. Peter’s.
- Many people go there on pilgrimage.
- It is said to be the greatest work of architecture of its age.
- It has works by many famous artists including Michelangelo and Bernini.
- St. Peter’s is probably the largest Christian church in the world. It covers an area of 5.7 acres and can hold over 60,000 people.
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