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Audio guide Basilica of San Pietro in Vincoli in English
In this audio guide, Emily Thompson takes you through Basilica of San Pietro in Vincoli telling the story as you walk. In your accent, no need to read signs — just let your eyes take in what's in front of you.
What you'll hear inside Basilica of San Pietro in Vincoli:
- 1Moses by Michelangelo
A masterpiece by Michelangelo from 1513, this colossal statue stands 2.35 metres tall and depicts Moses holding the Tablets of the Law.
- 2Tomb of Julius II
Mausoleum of Pope Julius II designed by Michelangelo, located in the right transept.
- 3Crypt of the Seven Maccabean Brothers
A small crypt beneath the high altar housing the sarcophagus of the Seven Maccabean Brothers, Jewish martyrs from the 2nd century BC.
- 4Mosaic Icon of San Sebastiano
The only mosaic depicting Saint Sebastian as an elderly bearded man, created as a votive offering against the plague of 680.
- 5Reliquary of the Chains of Saint Peter
A gilt-bronze urn dating from 1477 that houses the chains of Saint Peter beneath the high altar.
- 6Sant'Agostino del Guercino
Painting by Guercino (1621–23) depicting Saint Augustine, positioned above the first altar on the right-hand nave.
- 7Frescoes of the Apse by Jacopo Coppi
Frescoes dating from 1577 depicting the Crucifix of Beirut and scenes from the life of Saint Peter and the Sacred Chains.
- 8Organo a canne Giacomo Alari
A historic pipe organ built between 1686 and 1687 by Giacomo Alari, later enlarged in 1884.
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Iglesia artesonada del s. V que alberga el Moisés de Miguel Ángel y las cadenas de San Pedro.
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Nuestra visita en Octubre 2025 la basílica estaba en obras, sin embargo hay personal y una de ellas nos vendió la medalla de la basílica. Sin problema pudimos ver la magnífica obra de Miguel Ángel: el sepulcro del Papa Julio II con el imponente Moisés en el centro. Nosotros pagamos €1 por escuchar el órgano y fue una bonita melodía, y pensamos que era rápido pero duró aproximadamente 3 min.
La basílica de San Pietro in Vincoli es una iglesia de estilo barroco en cuyo interior se encuentra la tumba de Julio II y la Urna con las cadenas De San Pedro. Las cadenas de San Pedro se componen de dos piezas soldadas; las de la prisión romana constan de veintitrés eslabones que terminan en un collar; las de Jerusalén son once eslabones más pequeños. La tumba del Papa Julio II, que en principio era un proyecto mayor, es obra del Gran Miguel Angel Buonarotti. La figura central es El Moisés, una de sus más famosas obras. Se puede visitar de forma gratuita. No se puede decir que has estado en Roma y no haber visto esta obra!!!
Ver el Moises de Miguel Angel en persona fue una experiencia increíble y toda una sorpresa, ya que fue una parada improvisada y no sabia que allí hubiese una escultura de tal calibre. Es por esto que Roma es la ciudad eterna, con rincones llenos de historia, arte y magia
- 1.Moses by Michelangelo
- 2.Tomb of Julius II
- 3.Crypt of the Seven Maccabean Brothers
- 4.Mosaic Icon of San Sebastiano
- 5.Reliquary of the Chains of Saint Peter
- 6.Sant'Agostino del Guercino
- 7.Frescoes of the Apse by Jacopo Coppi
- 8.Organo a canne Giacomo Alari
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