People come from near and far just to see Saint Peters Basilica. This well known basilica is one of Rome’s most famous attractions and is renowned to be the traditional burial site of Saint Peter.

This incredible attraction is not only enormous but also holds several striking memorials and monuments within it. The Basilica covers an area of 5.7 acres and can hold over 60,000 people.It is filled with many masterpieces and unfortunately, it is impossible to visit them all in just one visit.

Having said that, there are three attractions you definitely don’t want to miss, namely Michelangelo's Pieta, the superb dome and thirdly, the famous 29m high baroque baldachin by Bernini, which can be found over the main altar.

If you’re able to climb to the top of the dome, you’ll be rewarded with fabulous panoramas of Rome. You can take a lift that will bring you half way up the dome, but you’ll have to climb to the top I’m afraid – although once you’ve reached the top, you’ll see it was a worthwhile climb!