Smarthistory: Saint Peter's Basilica

This video [4:27] discusses the numerous architects who worked on Saint Peter's Basilica (Basilica Sancti Petri in Latin) begun 1506 completed 1626, Vatican City. Architectural contributors include: Donato Bramante who designs won Julius...

A description of the creation of St. Peter's Basilica. Information includes how it was erected and why the site was chosen.

A visual tour of St. Peter's Basilica without text.

Brief article on the architectural value of St. Peter's Basilica, "the greatest church in the world."

This video [4:26] discusses the Sarcophagus of Junius Bassus, marble, 359 C.E. (Treasury of Saint Peter's Basilica) Please note that due to photography restrictions, the images used in the video above show the plaster cast on display in...

Smarthistory presents a video discussion on Albrecht Durer's painting, The Four Apostles. [5:52]

This video Gian Lorenzo Bernini's, Cathedra Petri (or Chair of St. Peter), gilded bronze, gold, wood, stained glass, 1647-53 (apse of Saint Peter's Basilica, Vatican City, Rome). Speakers: Dr. Beth Harris, Dr. Steven Zucker According to...

On the oddly specific Cupola.com's page, you can scroll down to St. Peter's Basilica and find a few pictures of the dome.

Picture of St. Peters and a very brief description which coins the basilica as "the greatest church of Christendom.

This site, which is provided for by the Web Gallery of Art, gives a brief description of the dome at St. Peter's as well as providing a picture.