San Pietro in Vincoli
Church
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Church of Saint Peter in Chains San Pietro in Vincoli al Colle Oppio (Italian) S. Petri ad vincula (Latin) |
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Façade of the Basilica |
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| Basic information | |
| Location | [Italy] Rome, Italy |
| Geographic coordinates | 41°53′37.94″N 12°29′35.05″E / 41.8938722°N 12.4930694°E / 41.8938722; 12.4930694Coordinates: 41°53′37.94″N 12°29′35.05″E / 41.8938722°N 12.4930694°E / 41.8938722; 12.4930694 |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Year consecrated | 439 |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Titular church, minor basilica |
| Website | Official website |
| Architectural description | |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Groundbreaking | 5th century |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 70 metres (230 ft) |
| Width | 40 metres (130 ft) |
| Width (nave) | 16 metres (52 ft) |
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- For other churches of this dedication, see St Peter ad Vincula (disambiguation).
San Pietro in Vincoli (Saint Peter in Chains) is a Roman Catholic titular church and minor basilica in Rome, Italy, best known for being the home of Michelangelo's statue of Moses, part of the tomb of Pope Julius II.
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