St. Peters Basilica
What:
St. Peters Baslica is a church built during the renaissance. It is one of the largest churches in the world. It is also been called one of the holiest catholic sites. It is named after Saint Peter, who is buried there. He is one of Jesus 12 apostles.
Who:
St. Peters Basilica was designed by Michelangelo and some other people. Michelangelo work on a lot of architectual projects that other people have started on. His most famous work is St. Peters Basilica. The other people who helped design it were, Donato Bramante, Carlo Maderno and Gian Lorenzo Bernini.
When:
St. Peters Basilica was started to be built between 319 and 333 AD. During one period the church was misused and needed renovated. A long time passed before someone started to seriously start upgrading the church.In 1505 Pope Julius started to renovate the church. Over 120 years popes and architects improved the building.
Where:
St. Peters Basilica is located in a holy city in Italy. Its located in Vatican city. St. Peters Basilica was the first church biult in VAtican ciity. Vatian City has a lot of famous art. Other than St. Peters BAsilica, the sistine chapel is located in Vatican City.
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