When first visiting this minor basilica...from the outside it doesn't look like much...however, once inside you are amazed by the gorgeous frescoed ceiling. Then if that wasn't enough, you become speechless when you see Michelangelo's Moses - How did he make something so moving ...out of something so cold as marble? WOW More

nothing more than the bocca de la veritá if you're around go visit, if not don't bother More

It is on a fantastic site built above the old Rome, as most buildings are. There were many visitors from all over the world, and I was impressed by its cleanliness. The tomb of St Peter is there with its impressive wooden pillars, beautifully carved. There are several small chapels if you want to say a prayer or light a... More

We stumbled upon this small church that houses the chains that bound St. Peter in Palestine(or so they say). The highlight of this church is the marble statue of Moses by Michelangelo. He was commissioned to sculpt it for a former pope who is buried here. Make sure you put in a euro coin to light the statue up. The... More

People rave over Michelangelo's David, but look at what he did after painting the Sistine Ceiling! Moses is more complex. He's part of the scaled down tomb for Pope Julius II, who actually is buried at St. Peter's! Other important people are buried here and honored with monuments: Nicholas of Cusa and the sculptors named Pollaiuolo from Florence. Church can... More

This may have been the highlight of our sightseeing in Rome. To see Michelangelo's Moses up close and almost by our self was amazing. More

Great church, with the famous Moses´ statue! I deserves a visit! More

Fortunately, the church was not crammed and we could experience the sense of reverence given to this place and I have to admit that seeing the "chains" in the glass case behind the altar was moving and I am not an overly religious person. A beautiful, serene place. More

If only to see Michaelangelo's statue of Moses, as well as the chains which assertedly bound St. Peter, this somewhat out of the way church is well worth a visit.. I did not go there on my most recent trip trip to Rome, but have been there many times in the past. More