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Admission Ticket
See official site for pricing
Best Time to Visit
11am-1pm for oculus beam
Overview
Built ~126 AD. Dome 43.3m diameter. Oculus 8.2m. Church since 609 AD. Raphael buried here.
Local Insider Tips
1
Visit on rainy day
2
Arrive 8:45am
3
Combine with Piazza Rotonda
Frequently Asked Questions
Q:Why the hole?
Reduced weight, symbolic.
Q:Free entry?
Check the official website for details