St. Peter's Basilica

As the traditional burial site of St. Peter the Apostle, this basilica is the ultimate destination and spiritual climax for pilgrims walking the Via Francigena. It is a masterpiece of Renaissance and Baroque architecture, housing Michelangelo's Pietà and Bernini's massive bronze baldacchino. Reaching this site signifies the completion of the long journey from Canterbury to the heart of the Catholic Church.