San Pietro in Vincoli
San Pietro in Vincoli
San Pietro in Vincoli
tomb of pope julius ii
The Basilica of San Pietro in Vincoli is one of the oldest churches in Rome. It contains one of the most important works by Michelangelo, which is the tomb of Pope Julius II: “Moses”.
My Rating:
The positives:
A great "on the way" sight. With its location (between the Colosseum and the Monti district), the church is a wonderful sight that can be included on the sightseeing route without much detour.
The negatives:
It is somewhat inconvenient that the audio guide is not portable. In addition, the church has a three-hour "lunch break" - which I personally find relatively long.
Tip:
Since the church is closed between 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m., a few people/groups are waiting in front of the church just before it opens. It is therefore worth visiting the church only from 3:30 p.m. or in the course of the morning (10 a.m.). The audio guide is also recommended. This costs only 2 € and two people can use it at the same time.
Last Modified: 20.04.2023 | Céline & Susi
SAN PIETRO IN VINCOLI
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The details
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Opening Hours
April – September:
daily, 8.00 a.m. – 12.30 p.m. and 3.00 p.m. – 7.00 p.m.
October – March:
daily, 8.00 a.m. – 12.30 p.m. and 3.00 p.m. – 6.00 p.m.
Visits are not possible during trade fairs. Worship services are at 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. and on Sundays and public holidays at 9:00 a.m. and 11.00 a.m.
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San Pietro in Vincoli
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Translation in progress.
Official website of San Pietro in Vincoli (IT): www.lateranensi.org/sanpietroinvincoli
Text and image rights: Céline Mülich 2017 – 2023
With the support of Susanne Vukan.
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