St. Peter's Basilica

Roman Catholic basilica and landmark in Vatican City Church in Vatican CitySt. Peter's BasilicaPapal Basilica of Saint Peter in the VaticanBasilica di San Pietro (Italian)Basilica Sancti Petri (Latin)Main façade and dome of Saint Peter's Basilica, seen from St. Peter's SquareSt. Peter's Basilica41°54′08″N 12°27′12″E / 41.90222°N 12.45333°E / 41.90222; 12.45333CountryVatican CityDenominationCatholicSui iuris churchLatin ChurchTraditionRoman RiteWebsiteSt. Peter's BasilicaHistoryStatusPapal major basilicaDedicationSaint PeterConsecrated18 November 1626ArchitectureArchitectBernardo Rossellino, Giuliano da Sangallo, Donato Bramante, Raphael, Giovanni Giocondo, Antonio da Sangallo the Younger, Baldassare Peruzzi, Michelangelo, Domenico Fontana, Giacomo della Porta, Giacomo Barozzi da Vignola, Pirro Ligorio, Carlo Maderno, Gian Lorenzo Bernini, Francesco BorrominiStyleRenaissance and BaroqueGroundbreaking18 April 1506Completed18 November 1626 (1626-11-18)SpecificationsCapacity60,000 standing and 20,000 seatedLength220 metres (720 ft)Width150 metres (490 ft)Height136.6 metres (448 ft)AdministrationDioceseRomeUNESCO World Heritage SiteOfficial nameVatican CityTypeCult