St. Peter’s is the most significant location for Catholic believers and a further understanding of its religious history is illuminating. This live virtual lesson focuses on the construction of the Basilica (through archival images and current photos) and its relationship to the first pope, St. Peter.
The imposing presence of St. Peter’s Basilica has marked the Roman skyline for centuries, yet it is quite a new architectural gem compared to the ancient city. The oddly out-of-the-way location of the Basilica begs the question of its relationship with city and urban planning. Why was the Basilica built there? How did the architects plan for such a large project? What did the Basilica take the place of? Through a narrative exploration of St. Peter’s Basilica, this presentation will inform participants of the complexities of the construction of the Basilica and its place in the urban fabric of Rome.
Join our top professional guides for virtual tours. When you can eventually return to travel in Italy, this lecture would be a positive reinforcement to a tour inside and outside St. Peter’s Basilica by giving a better understanding of the Basilica’s past. The guide would be dedicated to answer all questions since the lecture would be live (from the guide’s studio) and private.
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