San Pietro in Vincoli - Wikipedia San Pietro in Vincoli ([sam ˈpjɛːtro iɱ ˈviŋkoli]; Saint Peter in Chains) is a Roman Catholic titular church and minor basilica in Rome, Italy The church is on the Oppian Hill near Cavour metro station, a short distance from the Colosseum
Basilica di San Pietro in Vincoli - Opening hours and location The Basilica of San Pietro in Vincoli (St Peter in Chains) was built in the 5th century to house the chains with which St Peter was imprisoned in Jerusalem The church is also known for its famous sculpture of Michelangelo's Moses
Church of st Peter in Chains Rome | Hours, How to Get, History San Pietro in Vincoli (Saint Peter in Chains) is a Roman Catholic titular church and minor basilica It is famous for housing Michelangelo’s statue of Moses, which is part of Pope Julius II’s tomb
Visiting San Pietro In Vincoli, Rome: 15 Best Things To Know San Pietro in Vincoli, or—in English—Saint Peter in Chains, is a Catholic church and minor basilica The church is stunning, tucked away in a corner not far from the Colosseum For many, the highlight of the church is the chance to see Michelangelo’s famous statue of Moses and other storied relics
San Pietro in Vincoli Rome: The Tomb of Julius II by . . . - museos The basilica is named after the chains (Italian: vincoli) According to tradition, the Apostle Peter was imprisoned and chained in Jerusalem He was miraculously freed from the chains by an angel and escaped The chains left behind were brought to Rome in the 5th century and presented to Pope Sixtus III
San Pietro in Vincoli - History and Facts | History Hit The beautiful San Pietro in Vincoli in Rome is a quiet, inconspicuous ancient church containing several stunning sculptures by the famous artist Michelangelo as well as famed religious artefacts said to date back to St Peter
The Basilica of San Pietro in Vincoli - Turismo Roma At the top, you will find Piazza di San Pietro in Vincoli, dominated by the 16th-century facade of the homonymous basilica, also known as the Eudoxian Basilica