The necropolis stretches across almost 11,000 square feet, and the tombs date back between the first and fourth centuries A.D. Archaeologists believe that the tomb of St. Peter himself is located ...

One of the most significant restorations is of Bernini's Baldachin, a canopy that sits atop the tomb of St. Peter. "Before, you have to imagine, I think, it was very black. And now we can admire ...

The largest and most famous church in the world, St. Peter’s Basilica is built over the tomb of Saint Peter and houses Michelangelo’s iconic Pietà. These museums house priceless religious ...