LibGuides: RTS2425 Pellegrinaggio in Italia: The 16th Century Basilica of St. Peter in Rome

Background Information

The 16 th century Basilica of St. Peter in Rome, featuring the dome of Michelangelo, the baroque Baldacchino of Bernini, the façade of Maderno, and the Piazza also designed by Bernini. The basilica is also the home of the famous Piéta of Michelangelo. The Vatican Museum and the Sistine Chapel of Michelangelo are located adjacent to the basilica.

Books

St. Peter's in the Vatican by William Tronzo (Editor)
Call Number: NA5624 .S7 2003
ISBN: 0521640962

Articles

The Genesis of St. John's, Valletta and a New Interpretation of Bramante's Design for St. Peter's, Rome
The conventual church of the Knights of Malta was that of St. John in Valletta, the work of which began in 1573 under the planning of Girolamo Cassar. Hughes describes it as a “church with twin western towers surmounted by spires.” He feels that it is important to establish the origin of this feature since the style of this church was adopted by many architects later in the future.

Online Resources

St. Peter’s Basilica
St. Peter's
The Architects of Saint Peter's Basilica
The Sacristy of Saint Peter's
St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City
St. Peter's Basilica - A Brief History