Saint Peter's tomb is a site under St. Peter's Basilica that includes several graves and a structure said by Vatican authorities to have been built to memorialize the location of Saint Peter's grave. St. Peter's tomb is alleged near the west end of a complex of mausoleums, the Vatican Necropolis, that date between about AD 130 and AD 300. [1]

The tomb of Saint Peter is located beneath the main altar of the Vatican Basilica. A grave was dug on the southern slopes of the Vatican hill, right in front of the circus that was the scene of persecutions against Christians at the time of Emperor Nero (54-68).

Explore the Vatican Necropolis under the central nave of Saint Peter's Basilica, rich in ancient Roman and early Christian tombs. Here, you can retrace the ancient path leading to Saint Peter's tomb, deep within the foundations of the original basilica commissioned by Constantine.

Feb 17, 2025 · Yes, you can book a special visit to the archeological site underneath St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City. And on this tour, one of the things you will see is the (supposed) tomb of Saint Peter. What is St Peters tomb? Where is it? Is St. Peter really buried here? Is it worth visiting? What will you see when you visit St Peters tomb?

Buried under St. Peter’s Basilica is the treasured Tomb of St. Peter, an important historical and religious burial site since the 1st century. Built in honor of St. Peter - one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ, the tomb has several structures that together make up a grand tomb.

Nov 3, 2022 · If you want to see St. Peter’s Tomb, you’ll need to put a visit to the Vatican Scavi on your itinerary. In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about St. Peter’s Tomb, where to see it, and how to get tickets.

It is here that the apostle Peter is believed to be buried at St Peter’s Tomb. The location is underground however is directly below the altar of the world renowned St Peter’s Basilica.

Nov 11, 2020 · A reconstruction of the area around the “tomb” of the apostle Peter in St. Peter's Basilica: The "Trophy of Gaius" and the Red Wall (red); Pre-Constantinian tombs (blue); Field P (grey); the apse of the old basilica (green).

Nov 7, 2024 · St. Peter's Basilica contains his tomb... right? Why there's still some doubt. Some believe the basilica on Vatican Hill was built over the martyred bones of the apostle Peter—but is that...

May 14, 2012 · St. Peter’s tomb was here, tradition assured the Church; but nothing more was known for certain, than that the Apostle lay beneath the high altar. The Niche of the Pallia, in the confessio of the present church, rests in the portal of Constantine’s ancient memoria. Immediately beneath it lies St. Peter’s tomb.