Who was the original architect for Saint Peters?
Who was the original architect for Saint Peters? Peter. Bramante did the first plan for the new church. He proposed an enormous centrally planned church in the shape of a Greek cross enclosed within a square with an enormous dome over the center, and smaller domes and half-domes radiating out. When Bramante died, Raphael took over as chief architect for St.
What is the largest church in the world?
St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, the largest church in the world.
How many popes are buried in the Vatican?
4. 91 Popes Are Buried Under the Basilica. There are 91 popes buried in St. Peter's Basilica, including the beloved John Paul II who was buried here in 2005.