Feast Day of the Dedication of Basilicas of Saints Peter and Paul: November 18
Some Exterior Shots:
Nave and Baldacchino:
Bernini’s Baldacchino (the canopy over the main altar in St. Peter), built with recycled bronze from the Pantheon, is approximately seven stories tall. It’s size is difficult to comprehend, even when seeing it in person!
The Dome:
Recommended Reading:
The Fisherman’s Tomb: The True Story of the Vatican’s Secret Search by John O’Neill
St. Peter’s Bones by Thomas Craughwell
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