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Churches & cathedrals
St. Peter's Basilica
Rome, Italy
St. Peter's Basilica, designed largely by Michelangelo, dominates the Vatican skyline with its enormous dome and lavish interiors. Housing Michelangelo's Pietà and the crypts of popes, the Basilica offers a profound spiritual experience.
Good to know
- Crowds
- Very busy, go early
- Best time
- Early morning
- Dress code
- Cover shoulders and knees
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