Rome - St Peter in Chains San Pietro in Vincoli
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San Pietro in Vincoli is one of the oldest churches in Rome, having been begun in 431. It was originally dedicated to SS Peter and Paul, but when Pope Leo the Great was presented with the chains which Peter was traditionally believed to have worn in the Mamertine Prison, St Peter became sole patron of the church; the chains are now preserved as a precious relic in the high altar.
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The church has been considerably altered by later additions (restoration 1990/91). The impressive portico is the work of Meo da Caprino and the marble porch bears the coat-of-arms of the architect Giuliano della Rovere. The most notable features are the 20 columns with Doric capitals in the nave; the tomb of Cardinal Nicholas of Cusa (Kues on the Mosel, Germany; d. 1465) in the north aisle; and above all the monument of Pope Julius II in the south transept.
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Address:
St Peter in Chains, Piazza di San Pietro in Vincoli 4A, I-00184 Rome, Italy
Hours:
7am-12:30pm, 3:30pm-6pm
Disability Access: Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Transit: Metro: Cavour (line B); Bus: 11, 27, 81.
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