Ancient site · Vatican City · Restored
Saint Peter's tomb
Saint Peter's tomb is the subterranean burial site beneath St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, marked by an aedicula and long venerated as the original burial place of Saint Peter. The area sits within the Vatican Necropolis and includes a small memorial chamber, adjacent graffiti walls and the grave that lies at the foot of the aedicula.
Its prime
1633
Today
Restored
As it stood in 1633
The shape it held in its prime.
A small, vaulted memorial niche framed by polychrome marble columns and ornate pilasters, centered on an arched gold-mosaic panel of a holy figure; a low marble bench and altar form the foreground. An elaborate gilt metal grille and decorative bronze lamps hang over the niche. Walls and floor are richly veined red, grey and white marbles with high polish, producing clear reflections on the floor. The overall effect is a compact, heavily ornamented chapel opening beneath the basilica's main floor.
Step inside
7 places to explore in 1633.
The record describes 7 distinct spots at Saint Peter's tomb — including 6 interiors: direct front of the aedicula (confessio forecourt), left side view along marble pilasters and wall panels, right side showing the red wall and nearby graffiti wall and more. Create your own photoreal reconstruction and walk through every one — more scenes means more photos, more angles and more of the immersive experience.
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