St. Peter’s Necropolis Hidden beneath St. Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican Necropolis is an ancient Roman burial ground dating back to the 1st–4th centuries AD. It features original funerary streets lined with pagan and early Christian tombs and is traditionally believed to house the Tomb of Saint Peter, the Apostle. Access is extremely limited, making it one of the most exclusive and sacred sites in the Vatican.

St. Peter’s Basilica St. Peter’s Basilica is the largest church in the world and one of the greatest masterpieces of Renaissance art and architecture. Built over the Tomb of Saint Peter, it features iconic works such as Michelangelo’s Pietà, Bernini’s majestic Baldachin, and richly decorated chapels that reflect centuries of faith, devotion, and artistic genius.

St. Peter’s Square St. Peter’s Square is the grand monumental plaza in front of St. Peter’s Basilica, designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini in the 17th century. Surrounded by majestic colonnades, it symbolizes the welcoming arms of the Church and is one of the most iconic and awe-inspiring squares in the world.