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| Sebastian V. 09.03.2009 |
| There are many things to be said about St. Peter`s Basilica.
The construction on the present basilica, over the old Constantinian basilica, began on April 18, 1506 and was completed on November 18, 1626. Here, at one time was Nero`s Circus, here St. Peter was martyred and buried. The dome of St. Peter`s rises to a total height of 136.57 metres from the floor of the basilica to the top of the external cross. It is the tallest dome in the world. The fa |
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