Rome: St. Peter's Basilica
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The greatest church in Christendom has a cavernous interior, a grave of St. Peter, and the Pieta — all under the watchful presence of Michelangelo's magnificent dome. Don't forget to download the handy PDF companion map at https://www.ricksteves.com/audiotours.
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