Necropoli di San Pietro

In front of the Statue of Saint Longinus by Bernini in Saint Peter's Basilica, to our right as we look at the Altar, there is a descending staircase that leads under the Basilica, to the Grotte Vaticane. From there we can see the Tomb of Saint Peter which is under the Altar and protected behind glass. Also, there are the tombs of various Popes, among them the most recent interment, that of Pope Benedict XVI, on 5 January 2023.On the floor of the Basilica are the golden air vents for the crypt. Although photos are not allowed there, I couldn't resist and snapped a few in a hurry, and that too without quality.I have repeatedly submitted a request to Google Maps to add the place to the maps but it does not approve.This is not the Vatican Necropolis that is marked on the map inside the Basilica, although some have mistakenly uploaded photos from the Grotte Vaticane there, as I eventually did.

Ho visitato la necropoli di San Pietro con visita guidata diretta da Alessandro, molto preparato ed esaustivo nelle spiegazioni. Ha saputo farci immergere nella storia della più grande Basilica del mondo, che ho seguito con interesse e senza noia.Il biglietto è stato acquistato anticipatamente online nel sito di ufficio scavi.È stata veramente una piacevole esperienza. I miei complimenti!

The Christmas decorations were so beautiful. We were lucky to be there during the season and that year (2019).

Un giorno non basta x visitare questo luogo sacra e antica. Sempre affolatti dei turisti e credente.If someone wants to climb up to dome dont forget to bring a bottle of water.

Pretty cool little spot that most people miss. I’m glad a local told me about it. It’s small but has multiple levels with a lot of history inside. Not expensive either. Worth checking it out if you’re in the area

Desiree guida meravigliosa, bravissima professionale preparata accattivante.Necropoli ricca non solo di storia ma anche di fede. Esperienza più interessante della vacanza a roma. Andateci!!!!

The spiritual and literal home of the Catholic church which is well worth visiting for the mad architecture alone. I didn’t see the Pope though. Best visited during the pandemic to avoid the large crowds and queues!

Posto suggestivo... da vedere!!!

Very interesting tour under the Vatican to see the site of St Peter's tomb. Book in advance making sure you use the official site, pass through some security screens to the Ufficio Scavi. The tour guide was very interesting and knowledgeable - tours available in multiple languages and take around one hour or so. During COVID it's necessary to have a vaccination Green Pass. We also had to wear FFP2/N95 masks and they provided plastic gloves to wear. It's hot and humid even in winter. There are various stairs and uneven surfaces so not suitable for wheelchair users or people with mobility issues. Photos not allowed anywhere inside. Worth a visit whether you are religious or not. Tour ends in the Basilica so you can see that at the end if you want.

Posto meraviglioso, oltre che dalla forte spiritualità, molto interessante anche archeologicamente parlando: praticamente un cimitero sotterraneo, in antichità alla luce del sole, ma un cimitero particolare, con tombe a casa, assolutamente da vedere. Prenotazione solo tramite richiesta via mail, che trovate sul sito