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Which of the four plans of St. Peter’s Basilica is represented in the image below?

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Old Saint Peter’s Basilica
B
Bramante’s plan
C
Michelangelo’s plan
D
Maderno’s plan
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Which of the four plans of St. Peter’s Basilica is represented in the image below?

Question illustration
A
Old Saint Peter’s Basilica
B
Bramante’s plan
C
Michelangelo’s plan
D
Maderno’s plan
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Why was it so shocking when Pope Julius II wanted to demolish St. Peter’s Basilica?

Answer:

It was shocking because the old St. Peter’s Basilica was an ancient, sacred church built over the traditional tomb of St. Peter. Demolishing it meant destroying a revered early Christian monument that had stood for centuries.

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