San Pietro in Vincoli
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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 of Saint Peter in Chains | |
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41°53′38″N 12°29′35″E | |
Location | Piazza di San Pietro in Vincoli 4a, Rome, Italy |
Country | Italy |
Denomination | Catholic |
Tradition | Roman Rite |
Website | Official website |
History | |
Status | Titular church, minor basilica |
Dedication | Saint Peter |
Consecrated | 439 CE |
Architecture | |
Architect(s) | Giuliano da Sangallo |
Architectural type | Renaissance, Baroque |
Groundbreaking | 5th century |
Specifications | |
Length | 70 metres (230 ft) |
Width | 40 metres (130 ft) |
This church is best known for being the home of Michelangelo's statue of Moses, part of the tomb of Pope Julius II.
Following the death of Pio Laghi, Donald Wuerl became the Cardinal-Priest[1] in 2010.[2]
Housed in the adjacent ex-convent formerly associated with the church is the Faculty of Engineering of La Sapienza University. Confusingly, this academic institution also carries the epithet "San Pietro in Vincoli".