Pauline Chapel
Vatican City Christianity
A papal chapel in the Apostolic Palace dedicated to Saints Peter and Paul and preserving Michelangelo’s Conversion of Saint Paul and Crucifixion…
The World’s Sacred Places
Sacred Places
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Sacred Places
Browse Sacred Places selected for Templestan’s public collection.
Niccoline Chapel
Vatican City Christianity
A 15th-century papal chapel commissioned by Nicholas V and decorated by Fra Angelico with a major cycle on Saints Stephen and Lawrence.
Vatican Necropolis and Tomb of Saint Peter
Vatican City Christianity
The Roman necropolis beneath St. Peter’s Basilica, containing the ancient memorial and burial area venerated by the Catholic Church as the tomb…
Vatican Grottoes
Vatican City Christianity
The lower level beneath St. Peter’s Basilica, containing chapels, papal tombs and memorial spaces arranged around the Petrine shrine.
St. Peter’s Square
Vatican City Christianity
The monumental Baroque forecourt of St. Peter’s Basilica, designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini and used for major papal gatherings and public prayer.
Sistine Chapel
Vatican City Christianity
The papal chapel of the Apostolic Palace, consecrated to Our Lady of the Assumption and renowned for its Renaissance frescoes and role…
St. Peter’s Basilica
Vatican City Christianity
A papal basilica and major Catholic pilgrimage church built over the site venerated by the Catholic Church as the tomb of Saint…