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Basilica of S. Peter (San Pietro)

The greatest church of Christianity rises over the foundations of a earl Christian Church, which, according to tradition, was built over the tomb of the Apostle Peter. Michelangelo (the author if the dome shaped roof), Giacomo della Porta and Domenico Fontana were the builders of this magnificent construction, during the XVI century.
The piazza is wide and bordered by a splendid colonnade, made by Bernini.

Basilica S. Pietro
Rome - S. Pietro

Hotels:

  • S.Anna
  • Bramante
  • Emmaus ***
  • Michelangelo
  • Holiday Inn Rome West

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