Catholic
St Peter's Basilica
Vatican City, Vatican City, Vatican City. Services in Italian, English, Latin. About 500+ people.
New here?
If you are new, you are very welcome. There is nothing to prepare and nothing to pay. Come a few minutes early, find a seat, and say hello to someone.
About St Peter's Basilica
St Peter's Basilica stands over the traditional burial place of Saint Peter. Its dome, begun to Michelangelo's design, dominates the skyline of Rome, and the basilica welcomes pilgrims and visitors from every country.
If you are planning a visit, check the service times above. Opening hours and tours can change for services, concerts and special events.
Visiting St Peter's Basilica
- Check the service times before you set off, and arrive five or ten minutes early.
- Visitors are welcome. You do not have to take part in anything you would rather watch.
- Find it at Piazza San Pietro, Vatican City, Vatican City 00120, Vatican City. The directions button opens your maps app.
- Services are held in Italian, English, Latin.
What you will find here
- Guided tours
- Live stream
- Choir
- Step-free access
- Prayer ministry
- Translation available
What we believe
- We believe in one God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
- We believe the Bible is God's word and our guide for life.
- We believe Jesus died and rose again so that anyone can be forgiven and have new life.
- We believe every person is made in God's image and is welcome.
Questions about St Peter's Basilica
What visitors often ask.
St Peter's Basilica holds services on Saturday at 6:00 PM (Vigil Mass); Sunday at 9:00 AM (Morning Mass); Sunday at 11:00 AM (Parish Mass). Times can change for festivals and special events, so check with the church before you travel.
St Peter's Basilica is at Piazza San Pietro, Vatican City, Vatican City, Vatican City. Use the directions button on this page to open the route in your maps app.
Services at St Peter's Basilica are held in Italian, English, Latin.
Yes. Visitors are welcome at St Peter's Basilica, and you do not need to be a member or to take part in anything you would rather watch. Arrive a few minutes early and say hello at the door.
The church lists: guided tours, live stream, choir, step-free access, prayer ministry, translation available.
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