It is the oldest and highest ranking of the four papal major basilicas, giving it the unique title of “archbasilica”. Because it is the oldest public church in the city of Rome, it is the oldest and most important basilica of the Western world, and houses the cathedra of the Roman bishop.
As with the other major basilicas in Rome, there is free entry.
To see: larger-than-life statues of the apostles, the oldest working organ in Rome, the ornate altar, beautiful frescoes and mosaics, bronze doors, as well as an ancient Egyptian obelisk on the grounds.
It is the Pope’s church, commissioned in 324 AD by Emperor Constantine. Until late 14th century, this church was the place of worship for the Pope.
Psalm 132:11 The Lord hath sworn in truth unto David; he will not turn from it; Of the fruit of thy body will I set upon thy throne.
Luke 1:32 He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David:
Acts 2:30 Therefore being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him, that of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up Christ to sit on his throne;