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St. Peter in Chains (San Pietro in Vincoli)


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #136 of 554 attractions in Rome
Traveller Description: This 5th-century church features Michelangelo's sculpture of Moses that adorns the incomplete tomb of Pope Julius II.
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Attraction type: Religious site, Historic site
Address: Piazza San Pietro in Vincoli 4A 00184 Rome
Italy
Tel: 39 6 488 2865

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18 Sep 2009

This is a large Roman church in Rome. It is quite hidden and it comes to a surprise when you find it suddenly in view. The church is large and the main attractions are the chains that are attributed to have kept St Peter chained and the beautiful Moses carved by Caravaggio for the tomb of the Pope Julius II.... more

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5 of 5 stars
Midlands England
24 Dec 2006
2
people found this review helpful

We visited 16th December 2006.I visited here 20years ago and it left a lasting impression.I then saw Mother Teressa recieving a blessing at a well attended service ( cardinals and more ).The Michael Angelo Moses statue alone is worth the visit.There is a facility at the side to light it if you look. I'me not a 'churchy' person,but this one... more

15 Nov 2006
1
person found this review helpful

San Pietro in Vincoli was a good place to visit if you have the time. Not a primary attraction to see but definitely worth seeing on your third or fourth day in Rome. The chains display was moving and Michelangelo's Moses was wonderful (though pretty far away), just don't expect Charleton Heston. :) The church is closed from noon to... more

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5 of 5 stars
San Jose, CA
7 Jun 2006
6
people found this review helpful

Several years ago I visited Rome. I will never forget the emotions I felt seeing the box on the altar containing the actual chains that held Peter in prison. Next month, my husband & I will be in Rome for a few days before going on to Tuscany. One of the sites that I definitely want him to see is... more

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5 of 5 stars
Tokyo, Japan
9 Sep 2008

地方でSan Pietro教会と言えば聖ペテロを祀った教会と分かりますが、数多教会のあるローマではSan Pietroだ... more

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St. Peter in Chains (San Pietro in Vincoli) Address

Piazza San Pietro in Vincoli 4A, 00184 Rome, Italy
Tel: 39 6 488 2865