The baldachin between the four pillars right underneath the cupola of Saint Peter’s Basilica in Rome was designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini. It is one of the most famous works of art inside the church. Continue reading “Baldachin St. Peter’s Basilica Rome”
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Santi Andrea and Claudio dei Borgognoni Church Rome
The Santi Andrea e Claudio dei Borgognoni Church is located in the Trevi district, a short distance from the Piazza San Silvestro in Rome. The church is one of several in the city with a French connection.
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The Sant’Agata in Trastevere Church is located near the San Crisogono Church in Rome. Every year on July 16th, a statue of the Madonna del Carmine is carried from this church, through the streets of the district, to its neighbour across the square. The event is called Festa de’ Noantri.
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The four columns in the middle of Saint Peter’s Basilica in Rome support the enormous cupola, which is located directly above the tomb of Saint Peter himself. Continue reading “Columns St. Peter’s Basilica Rome”
Saint Peter’s Basilica Rome
Saint Peter’s Basilica (Basilica di San Pietro) is one of the biggest tourist attractions in the world and is located in the Vatican City in Rome, Italy. It is built at the exact spot where the Circus of Nero used to be and where the apostle (and very first Pope) Peter was crucified and buried. It is the first one of Rome’s 7 papal basilicas and is big enough to hold 60 thousand people. There are 395 statues, 44 altars and 35 mosaics to be admired inside Saint Peter’s Basilica.
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Saint Peter’s Basilica is open all year, except on the major holidays. There are separate opening hours for the crypt and the dome of the basilica. Admission to the church itself is free, but you have to pay for the privilege of being allowed to climb the dome. Continue reading “Opening hours Saint Peter’s Basilica Rome”
Papal Basilicas Rome
Rome‘s 4 Papal Basilicas used to be known as the Patriarchal Basilicas. The most important one is of course Saint Peter’s Basilica. The other ones are Saint John in Lateran, Saint Mary Major and Saint Paul’s Outside the Walls.
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