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. The name alludes to the Biblical story of the Liberation of Peter.
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 housing 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 building, formerly a convent 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".