Question 1

What is St. Peter’s Basilica famous for?

Accepted Answer

St. Peter’s Basilica is supposed to be the burial site of Saint Peter, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus. It is considered the center of Christianity. St. Peter is supposed to be the first bishop of Rome. It has the status of Papal major Basilica.

Question 2

Is it free to visit St. Peter’s Basilica?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The visit to St. Peter’s Basilica is free. Though there are some parts for which you will have to pay some entrance fee if you want to see them. The locations that can be reached through stairs or elevators also have an entrance fee such as the Cupola or Dome and the Vatican Necropolis.

Question 3

Why was St. Peter’s Basilica built?

Accepted Answer

The original church was built by Emperor Constantine in the 4th century at the supposed burial site of St. Peter, to honour him. But after some time when the original basilica became too old and came in the state beyond repair, Pope Nicolas V ordered to demolish the old basilica and build the new one to keep the St. Peter’s burial site preserved.

Question 4

Can you take pictures in St. Peter’s Basilica?

Accepted Answer

Yes. you can take pictures inside the St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Museums. Though photography is not allowed inside the Sistine chapel.

Question 5

Who built St. Peter’s Basilica?

Accepted Answer

St. Peter’s Basilica was originally designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, Carlo Maderno and Donato Bramante. The construction was completed over a period of time and thus many great artists were involved in it. The original basilica was commissioned by Emperor Constantine. The reconstruction of the basilica was done by Leon Battista Alberti and Bernardo Rossellino.

Question 6

Which are the popular attraction tickets in Italy that that you can book via Thrillophilia?

Accepted Answer

following, are the popular attraction tickets in Italy that are available at Thrillophilia:Galileo Museum TicketsPitti Palace TicketsMedici Chapel TicketsPalazzo Vecchio TicketsFlorence Cathedral Tickets