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Satellite View and Map of the Basilica of Saint Peter using Google Earth DataVatican City is surrounded by the City of Rome, Italy's capital city. The map is showing the Basilica of Saint Peter (Latin: Basilica Sancti Petri, Italian: Basilica di San Pietro), the most prominent building inside Vatican City and the most visited basilica in the World.The Basilica of Saint Peter, is in Catholic tradition the burial site of Saint Peter (Latin: Simon Petrus, English: Simon Peter), one of the twelve apostles and the first Bishop of Rome. According to beliefs Saint Peter's tomb is below the altar of the basilica. Construction on the present basilica began on April 18, 1506 and was completed in 1626. Zoom out to see Vatican City. The Vatican City compound is situated just north of the former location of the ancient Circus of Nero. |
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Google Earth: Searchable map/satellite view of Basilica of Saint Peter, Vatican City. Explore 3D model of the Basilica of Saint Peter in Google Earth(Make sure 3D Buildings is checked in the Layers panel in Google Earth, eventually uncheck the Terrain layer.) |
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Related Pages: Vatican CityState Profile Searchable map/satellite view of Vatican City Searchable map/satellite view of Rome Map of Europe External Links: Vatican: the Holy See Official site of the Holy See. Vatican City State Official site of the Vatican City State. St Peter's Basilica.org Site provides a map and photos of buildings in the Vatican City. Vatican Museums Online A guide to the Vatican Museums. UNESCO World Heritage: Vatican City Vatican City entry at UNESCO World Heritage center. Wikipedia: Vatican City Wikipedia entry about Vatican City |
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