Good to know
- Tickets
- Entry to the basilica is free.
- Time needed
- Allow two to three hours.
- Best time
- Early morning to avoid crowds.
- Getting there
- Take metro line A to Ottaviano station.
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Day 2 of Rome: Ancient & Eternal
St. Peter's and Borgo Pio
How St. Peter's Basilica fits into a day.- 9:00St. Peter's BasilicaSt. Peter's Basilica
- 10:30Vatican MuseumsVatican Museums
- 12:45Borgo Pio neighborhood walkBorgo Pio
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St. Peter's Basilica questions
Is there a dress code at St. Peter's Basilica?
Yes. Shoulders and knees must be covered for entry.
Can visitors climb the dome?
Yes. It requires 551 steps or an elevator for part of the way.
Where is Saint Peter buried?
Beneath the main altar inside the basilica.
