St. Peter’s Basilica (Vatican City) - Facts for Kids

St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, Rome, featuring its grand facade and dome under a partly cloudy sky.

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Facts About St. Peter’s Basilica (Vatican City) For Kids

Basic Information & History

St. Peter’s Basilica stands in Vatican City, which is the smallest country in the world — it’s even smaller than most amusement parks!

St. Peter’s Basilica is built on the exact spot where St. Peter, Jesus’s apostle, was buried in 64 AD — that’s over 1,900 years ago!

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