The St. Peter’s Square is the square in front of the Basilica of San Pietro. The famous square is an outstanding example of Baroque architecture and urbanism. Piazza San Pietro is the daily meeting place of thousands of worldwide Catholic faithful and tourists. Piazza San Pietro was commissioned by Alexander VII and realized by Bernini […]
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The Basilica of Saint Peter is a Catholic basilica in Vatican City, symbol of the Vatican State, which is crowned by the square of the monumental St. Peter. Listed as World Heritage of Humanity established by UNESCO, the Basilica of St. Peter is considered the largest architectural design of its time and remains one of […]
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The Sistine Chapel, originally called Chapel of Sixtus, is one of the rooms of the Papal Vatican Palace. At present, it is part of the Vatican Museums. It is in the Sistine Chapel, traditionally since the fifteenth century, the cardinals gathered in conclave to elect the new pope (conclaves are also being held in the […]
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