Can you visit St Peter's Tomb?


Can you visit St Peter's Tomb? Visits to the Tomb of Saint Peter and the Necropolis under the Vatican Basilica. Special visits to the necropolis underneath the Basilica, where the tomb of St. Peter is located, are only possible following special permission granted from time to time by the “Fabbrica di San Pietro”.


Do we have St Peters body?

After his death, the faithful recovered St. Peter's body and buried it in a necropolis northwest of the circus (at the present site of St. Peter's Basilica). The faithful secretly venerated the grave and protected it from pagan desecration.


Where is the entrance to St Peters dome?

The Cupola or the Dome of the Basilica offers a stunning view of the city, and often requires a little more time dedicated to it during your visit. The entrance to this is located right at the beginning above the visitor's square at St. Peter's Square, so visiting it first is a great idea.