Where are the Apostles of Jesus Buried?

Some of the most revered pilgrimage routes in the world culminate at tombs of Jesus’s disciples, including the Camino de Santiago and the Via Francigena. All but one died a martyr. Here are the final resting places of the relics of the Apostles.
WHERE ARE THE TWELVE DISCIPLES BURIED
Saint Peter – The Papal Basilica of St. Peter – Vatican City
Saint Paul – Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls – Rome, Italy
Saint Matthew – Cathedral Church of Matthew the Apostle – Salerno, Italy
Saint Mark – Patriarchal Cathedral Basilica of Saint Mark – Venice, Italy
Saint James The Less & Saint Philip – Church of the Twelve Holy Apostles – Rome, Italy
Saint Bartholomew – Basilica of St. Bartholomew on the Island – Rome, Italy
Saint Andrew – Cathedral of St. Andrew – Amalfi, Italy
Saint Simon The Zealot & Saint Jude – Basilica of St. Peter – Vatican City
Saint James the Greater – Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela – Galicia, Spain
Saint Thomas – Basilica of the National Shrine of St. Thomas – Chennai, India
Saint Matthias – St. Matthias’ Abbey – Trier, Germany
Saint John – The Ruins of The Basilica of Saint John – Ephesus, Turkey
Planning a pilgrimage? Click to review my guide to the Camino de Santiago or the Via Francigena from Canterbury to Rome.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO
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- 2023 Packing List: My Recommended Gear for Walking the Camino de Santiago
- Online Compostela Requests for the Camino de Santiago
- THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO TRAVEL GUIDE & MUST VISIT PLACES !
- Charging your Phone, Headphones, and Battery on the Camino de Santiago
- Where are the Apostles of Jesus Buried?
- Key Differences Between the Camino de Santiago and Via Francigena
- How Much Does it Cost to Walk the Camino de Santiago?
- How To: Train to Walk the Camino de Santiago
- A Beginner’s Guide to the Camino de Santiago
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- CAMINO 101: The Pilgrim Routes on the Camino de Santiago
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- CAMINO 101: The Pilgrim Passport
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- CAMINO 101: How Much does it Cost to Walk the Camino de Santiago?
- PILGRIM RESOURCES FOR COVID-19
- 2021: Holy Jubilee Year for the Camino de Santiago
- Walking the Last 100KM of the Camino de Santiago
- The Top Hiking GPS Apps for iPhone and Android
- The Best Camino De Santiago Podcasts
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- PACKING LIST: Trekking The World
- Review: Osprey Manta 34L Backpack
- PACKING LIST: Backpacking First-Aid Kit
- HOW TO: Make Your Own Camino Backpack Shell
- PACKING LIST: First-Aid Kit for Blisters and Foot Care
- HOW TO: Five Tips for Urban Hiking
- Recommended Apps and Maps for Camino de Santiago
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- How To: Select a Backpack for the Camino de Santiago
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- How To: Sleep Peacefully on the Camino de Santiago
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LEARN MORE ABOUT THE VIA FRANCIGENA
- Via Francigena Packing List – Updated 2022
- Via Francigena Stages: Canterbury to Dover
- Where are the Apostles of Jesus Buried?
- Earning the Testimonium on the Via Francigena
- Key Differences Between the Camino de Santiago and Via Francigena
- A Beginners Guide to the Via Francigena
- Layering Ultralight Clothing for Pilgrimage Backpacking
- 2021 British Pilgrimage Packing List
- Packing List: Backpacking Gear for England’s Pilgrims’ Way
- PILGRIM RESOURCES FOR COVID-19
- The Top Hiking GPS Apps for iPhone and Android
- HOW TO: Follow Trail Markers and Trail Blazes in Europe
- PACKING LIST: Trekking The World
- PACKING LIST: Backpacking First-Aid Kit
- PACKING LIST: First-Aid Kit for Blisters and Foot Care
- HOW TO: Five Tips for Urban Hiking

Husband. Father. Backpacker. Pilgrim. Author.
After years of section hiking the Florida Trail and Appalachian Trail, I set out in 2019 to complete the Camino de Santiago through Portugal and Spain. The experience changed the direction of my life and I’ve been walking in pilgrimage ever since. My recent journeys include the California Mission Walk and England’s Pilgrims’ Way from London to Canterbury. I’m currently walking sections of the Via Francigena through Europe to Rome.
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