Saint Peter's Basilica, Vatican City, begun 1506, completed 1626
Numerous architects (see below), Saint Peter's Basilica (Basilica Sancti Petri in Latin)
begun 1506 completed 1626, Vatican City.
Architectural contributors include:
Donato Bramante who's design won Julius II's competition
Antonio da Sangallo, a student of Bramante, designed the Pauline Chapel
Fra Giocondo strengthened the foundation
Raphael worked with Fra Giocondo, his redesigned building plan was not executed
Michelangelo designed the dome, crossing, and exterior excluding the nave and facade
Giacomo della Porta, designed the cupola
Carlo Maderno, extended Michelangelo's plan adding a nave and grand facade
Gian Lorenzo Bernini added the piazza, the Cathedra Petri, and the Baldacchino
Speakers: Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker
