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St. Peter's Basilica

The Papal Basilica of Saint Peter in the Vatican, or simply St. Peter's Basilica, is a church of the Italian High Renaissance located in Vatican City, an independent microstate enclaved within the city of Rome, Italy. It was initially planned in the 15th century by Pope Nicholas V and then Pope Julius II to replace the ageing Old St. Peter's Basilica, which was built in the fourth century by Roman emperor Constantin…

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1506

Rome, Vatican City, Vatican City

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St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, Vatican City

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Roman Catholic basilica and landmark in Vatican City

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Donato Bramante

1443-1514 · Rome, Lazio, Italy

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Donato Bramante, born as Donato di Pascuccio d'Antonio and also known as Bramante Lazzari, was an Italian architect and painter. He introduced Renaissance architecture to Milan and the High Renaissance style to Rome, where his plan for St. Peter's Basilica formed the basis of the design executed by Michelangelo. His T…

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studio · Rome, Lazio, Italy

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