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VATICAN’S ST. PETER’S SQUARE AND BASILICA

On 2 December, 201521 August, 2019 By alfonsomgcIn Accommodation, Money and costs, Sights, Things to do and see, Transport, Where to eat7 Comments

Updated on April 5, 2019

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ST. PETER’S SQUARE

The square where the basilica is located. Large and oval, is surrounded by two passages of doric-style colonnades. It was designed by Bernini and built between 1656 and 1667. Continue reading “VATICAN’S ST. PETER’S SQUARE AND BASILICA” →

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