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View of the dome of St. Peter's Basilica over the Collonade of St. Peter's Square
statues on the arch on the Saint Peter Square in the Vatican in Rome, blue sky background
Rome Italy - May 21 2011; View between St Peter's colonnade columns to courtyard crowded with tourists..
Vatican, July 03 -- A detailed and perspective view of Bernini's Colonnade with its monumental statues at the top in the square of St. Peter's Basilica, in the historic center of Rome. The majestic colonnade by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, built starting from 1655 under the pontificate of Alexander VII, is made up of 284 Doric-style columns, each 16 meters high, aligned in four rows arranged in a radius. Above each row of columns are 140 monumental statues depicting saints, popes and martyrs of Christianity. St. Peter's Basilica, built between 1506 and 1626 in Renaissance and Baroque style, is the center of the Catholic religion and one of the most visited places in the world for its immense artistic and architectural heritage, with works of art by Michelangelo, Raphael, Gian Lorenzo Bernini, Pietro da Cortona and other famous artists. In 1980 the historic center of Rome was declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco. Image in high definition format.
Catholic nuns visit the historic Saint Peter's Square and basilica at the Vatican, home of the Roman Catholic Church in Rome, Italy.
Bernini's Colonnade. St. Peter's Square. Vatican City. Rome, Italy.
Statues and columns at the Vatican, St Peter's Square, Rome, Italy
Panoramic view of the two Chapels towers, Saint Peter and Saint Paul, and the oper garden of the Royal Naval College in Greenwich Village, London
Vatican - June 15, 2024: This image captures tourists standing by the iconic columns of Saint Peter Square in the Vatican. The scene highlights the historical and cultural significance of this renowned landmark. As one of the most visited places in Rome, Saint Peter Square attracts millions of visitors annually, drawn to its architectural grandeur and spiritual importance. This photograph beautifully showcases the blend of ancient history and vibrant tourism.
The Papal Basilica of Saint Peter in the Vatican. A church built in the Renaissance style located in Vatican City, the papal enclave within the city of Rome.
Popes residence on St. Peter's Square, horizontal.
Vatican City, Vatican City State - October 11, 2007: Tourists and Pilgrims at the Papal Basilica of Saint Peter, officially known as Basilica Papale di San Pietro in Vaticano. The Basilica has the largest interior of any Christian Church in the world. It is believed that St. Peter, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus and by tradition the first Bishop of Rome, is buried in the site. The centrally located dome is the work of the artist Michelangelo Buonarroti. The dome is the tallest in the world. To the right of the Basilica, the exterior of the Sistine Chapel can be seen. Photo shot in the afternoon sunlight; horizontal format.
View of St Peter's Square from atop the cupola of St Peter's Basilica
The window from which Pope Francis celebrates the Angelus every Sunday.
Piazza San Pietro in Vaticano - large colonnade panorama
Collonade of St. Peter's Square, Vatican City, Rome
St Peters Basilica seen from Castle Sant Angelo, Rome, Italy, Europe.
Vatican, December 23, 2022: St. Peter's Cathedral, situated in the heart of Vatican City, is a magnificent representation of the Christian faith. Its awe-inspiring architecture, rich history, and religious significance make it a must-visit destination for travelers from all over the world especially the ones visiting Rome and Italy
Detail of the majestic columns in St Peter's Basilica square
Vatican, June 03 -- The imposing facade of St. Peter's Basilica appears from under the colonnade of the palaces of Via della Conciliazione, in the historic heart of Rome. The Basilica is the center and symbol of the Catholic religion, one of the most visited places in the world for its immense artistic and architectural treasures and for its spiritual significance. Photo in High Definition format.
The Apostolic Palace, commonly known as the Papal Palace or the Vatican Palace, is the official residence of the Pope and the administrative center of the Catholic Church. It is situated within Vatican City, an independent city-state enclave surrounded by Rome, Italy. The Apostolic Palace comprises various buildings, courtyards, and gardens, including the Papal Apartments, the Vatican Museums, the Vatican Library, and the Vatican Gardens. One of the most significant areas within the palace is the Papal Apartments, where the Pope resides. The Sistine Chapel, renowned for Michelangelo's frescoes, is also part of the Apostolic Palace. It serves as the venue for important religious ceremonies and conclaves to elect a new pope.
Panoramic blue summer skies over Michelangelo's golden facade of St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican apartments and museums, Bernini's monumental colonnade and the obelisk in Piazza San Pietro, Vatican CIty, Rome, Italy. ProPhoto RGB profile for maximum color fidelity and gamut.
Vatican - October 1, 2019: A serene view of St. Peter's Square colonnades under clear blue skies.
Collonade of St. Peter's Square, Vatican City, Rome
Rome, Italy-July, 1983: Tourist at Saint Peter's Square in the Vatican city
Vatican City, State of the Vatican City - October 11, 2007: The view from Bernini's Collonade across the Square to the bell tower of St. Peter's Basilica. There are many tourists and pilgrims on the square. Some tourists in the foreground are resting their weary legs. The architect of the Square was the artist Gian Lorenzo Bernini. Photo shot in the afternoon sunlight; horizontal format.
Saint Peter's Square in Vatican, Rome, Italy
Rome, Italy - January 27, 2024: People in Piazza San Pietro with obelisk in Vatican City under the clear blue sky
St. Peter's Square colonnades consists of four row of huge Tuscan columns, Vatican
Pope Francis speaks from the Apostolic Palace in the Vatican.
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