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St. Peter's Square

St Peter’s Square serves as a place to observe and access the basilica. Visits may be affected by celebrations and security controls, so allow extra time and avoid treating the Vatican’s different spaces as one single attraction.

Facade of Saint Peter’s Basilica seen from Saint Peter’s Square.
Photo by Jean-Pol GRANDMONT Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0
The place

What makes it special

  • Relationship between the square, the portico and the basilica interior.
  • Reserved access in the square for visitors with disabilities.
  • A useful reference point for planning visits to the basilica and dome.
St. Peter's Square
Photo by Diliff Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0
St. Peter's Basilica
Photo by Ank Kumar Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
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St. Peter's Square

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Facade of Saint Peter’s Basilica seen from Saint Peter’s Square.

Planning Vatican City’s Museums, Basilica and Necropolis

The Vatican Museums, St Peter’s Basilica and the necropolis involve different schedules, access arrangements and levels of effort. Choosing one carefully can transform the experience.

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Profile updated: 13/09/2026