St. Peter's Baldachin (Baldacchino di San Pietro)

St. Peter's Baldachin: Bernini's Baroque Masterpiece in the Vatican

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Rising majestically over St. Peter's tomb, Bernini's Baldachin is a breathtaking Baroque canopy of bronze and gold. Its spiraling columns, soaring 95 feet, feature intricate sculptures of putti and bees—symbols of the Barberini family. This colossal, awe-inspiring structure, a fusion of architecture and sculpture, perfectly frames the high altar, drawing the eye upwards in a testament to artistic genius and spiritual devotion within Vatican City.

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St Peter’s Basilica: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
St Peter’s Basilica: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
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Saint Peter's Basilica Private Tour with privileged access
Saint Peter's Basilica Private Tour with privileged access
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St. Peter's Basilica Private Tour with Privileged Access
St. Peter's Basilica Private Tour with Privileged Access
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