A Visit to San Pietro in Vincoli
A slightly different view of everlasting life at the Basilica of Saint Peter in Chains in Rome. Photo credit: M. Ciavardini
Tourists tend to be drawn to the Basilica of Saint Peter in Chains in Rome to see the chains that held Peter the apostle when he was imprisoned. Peter was freed by an angel; the chains remain.
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Visitors also tend to admire the sculpture of Moses done by Michelangelo. But there are other interesting pieces of art in this basilica.
San Pietro in Vincoli, Piazza di San Pietro in Vincoli, Rome
—Lori Tripoli
Lori Tripoli is the editor and publisher of Bashful Adventurer. Based in the New York City vicinity, she writes about travel for a variety of publications. Contact Lori at loritripoli@bashfuladventurer.com.
Skeleton art at St. Peter in Chains in Rome. Photo credit: M. Ciavardini
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