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WikipediaWikipedia about Rome		 Author:   Sebastian V.

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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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