San Pietro in Vincoli
basilica di San Pietro in Vincoli · 로마
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation1:42
Welcome to the Basilica of San Pietro in Vincoli, or Saint Peter in Chains, one of Rome's most historically significant and artistically rich minor basilicas. Tucked away on the Oppian Hill, a short walk from the Colosseum, this…
Listen in the app2The Portico and the Legend of the Vicus Sceleratus1:37
Before we enter, take a moment to look around the Piazza di San Pietro in Vincoli. This area is steeped in dark legends that predate the church. …
Listen in the app3The Central Nave and the Miraculous Ceiling1:32
Step into the vastness of the central nave. The first thing that strikes you is the forest of twenty ancient Doric columns made of Greek marble. …
Listen in the app4The Confessio and the Sacred Chains1:35
We now approach the high altar and the heart of the basilica: the 'Confessio.' Descending the double staircase adorned with gilded metal angels, you reach a subterranean altar where the chains of Saint Peter are kept in a crystal…
Listen in the app5The Monumental Tomb of Pope Julius II1:37
To the right of the altar, in the southern transept, stands one of the most famous and controversial monuments in the history of art: the tomb of Pope Julius II. Conceived in 1505 as a massive, freestanding structure with forty…
Listen in the app6Michelangelo’s Moses — The Spirit of Terribilità1:36
Dominating the center of the tomb is the iconic figure of Moses. Standing over eight feet tall even while seated, this is one of Michelangelo's supreme masterpieces. …
Listen in the app7The Mosaic of Saint Sebastian and the Crypt1:37
Before leaving, walk to the second altar in the left aisle to see a rare 7th-century treasure: the mosaic of Saint Sebastian. Unlike the typical Renaissance depiction of Sebastian as a young man pierced by arrows, this mosaic…
Listen in the app8Final Reflections1:30
As you step out of the cool, dim interior of the basilica back into the warmth of the Roman sun, take a moment to reflect on the experience. San Pietro in Vincoli is a place where the physical and the spiritual are inextricably…
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What is San Pietro in Vincoli?
San Pietro in Vincoli is a place in 로마 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 로마 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 12 min 46 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 41.8939, 12.4931 |
| Last updated |
