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) |
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.