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  • St Simeon. Syria. Doorway frames the view of the arches surrounding the octagonal courtyard of the Church of Saint Simeon. In the background is the Western Terrace. Once a major Christian pilgrimage destination, the fifth century monastery Church of Saint Simeon was built in honour of St. Simeon the Stylite who lived here atop a column for 42 years before dying in 459 AD. A masterpiece of Byzantine architecture, the striking honey coloured limestone Cruciform complex comprises of four separate basilica buildings with a central octagonal courtyard with the column of St Simeon in the middle.
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  • St Simeon. Syria. Arches supported by columns surround the octagonal courtyard of the Church of Saint Simeon. In the foreground are architectural fragments of the southern basilica and to the left is the western terrace. Once a major Christian pilgrimage destination, the fifth century monastery Church of Saint Simeon was built in honour of St. Simeon the Stylite who lived here atop a column for 42 years before dying in 459 AD. A masterpiece of Byzantine architecture, the striking honey coloured limestone Cruciform complex comprises of four separate basilica buildings with a central octagonal courtyard with the column of St Simeon in the middle.
    Syria_Saint_Simeon_001.tif
  • St Simeon. Syria. Arches supported by columns surround the octagonal courtyard of the Church of Saint Simeon. In the background is the Western Terrace.
    Syria_Saint_Simeon_010.tif
  • St Simeon. Syria. View of a corner exedra that is linked by arches surrounding the Church of Saint Simeon octagonal courtyard. In the background is the Western Terrace.
    Syria_Saint_Simeon_034.tif
  • St Simeon. Syria. Arches supported by columns surround the octagonal courtyard of the Church of Saint Simeon. In the background is the Western Terrace.
    Syria_Saint_Simeon_032.tif
  • St Simeon. Syria. Arches supported by columns surround the octagonal courtyard of the Church of Saint Simeon. In the foreground are architectural fragments of the southern basilica and to the left is the western terrace.
    Syria_Saint_Simeon_013.tif
  • St Simeon. Syria. Arches supported by columns surround the octagonal courtyard of the Church of Saint Simeon.
    Syria_Saint_Simeon_012.tif
  • St Simeon. Syria. Arches supported by columns surround the octagonal courtyard of the Church of Saint Simeon. In the background is the Western Terrace.
    Syria_Saint_Simeon_003.tif
  • St Simeon. Syria. View of a corner exedra that is linked by arches surrounding the Church of Saint Simeon octagonal courtyard. In the background is the Western Terrace.
    Syria_Saint_Simeon_033.tif
  • Rome. Vatican.  Italy. Early morning view of Saint Peters Square (Piazza San Pietro) and the shadow granite obelisk from the lantern atop Michelangelo's famous dome of Saint Peters Basilica. In the foreground are some of the 13 statues in travertine that represent Christ the Redeemer, St. John the Baptist and 11 Apostles. In the middle of Saint Peters Square is the granite obelisk which dates from the 13th century BC and was originally erected in Heliopolis, Egypt.
    Vatican_Rome_Italy_014.tif
  • Rome. Vatican.  Italy. The statue of Saint Paul on a pedestal at Saint Peters Square (Piazza San Pietro).  The statue was built in 1938 by Adamo Tadolini. In the background above Saint Peters Basilica are some of statues on the balustrade that represent Christ the Redeemer, St. John the Baptist and 11 Apostles.
    Vatican_Rome_Italy_111.tif
  • Rome. Vatican.  Italy. Wide sweeping view of Saint Peters Square (Piazza San Pietro) and Rome from the lantern atop Michelangelo's famous dome of Saint Peter Basilica. In the foreground are the 13 statues in travertine that represent Christ the Redeemer, St. John the Baptist and 11 Apostles. In the middle of Saint Peters Square is the granite obelisk which dates from the 13th century BC and was originally erected in Heliopolis, Egypt. It was brought to Rome in 37 BC by the Emperor Caligula.
    Vatican_Rome_Italy_097.tif
  • Rome. Vatican.  Italy. View of the statue of Saint Peter on a pedestal at Saint Peters Square (Piazza San Pietro).  The 5.55 metre high statue was built in 1838 by Giuseppe De Fabris. In the background above Saint Peters Basilica are some of the 13 statues in travertine that represent Christ the Redeemer, St. John the Baptist and 11 Apostles. These statues top the grand façade and were built from 1608 to 1614 by Carlo Modeno.
    Vatican_Rome_Italy_117.tif
  • Rome. Vatican.  Italy. The statue of Saint Paul on a pedestal at Saint Peters Square (Piazza San Pietro).  The statue was built in 1938 by Adamo Tadolini. In the background above Saint Peters Basilica are some of statues on the balustrade that represent Christ the Redeemer, St. John the Baptist and 11 Apostles.
    Vatican_Rome_Italy_113.tif
  • Rome. Vatican.  Italy. The statue of Saint Paul on a pedestal at Saint Peters Square (Piazza San Pietro).  The statue was built in 1938 by Adamo Tadolini. In the background above Saint Peters Basilica are some of statues on the balustrade that represent Christ the Redeemer, St. John the Baptist and 11 Apostles.
    Vatican_Rome_Italy_114.tif
  • Rome. Vatican.  Italy. The statue of Saint Veronica inside Saint Peter's Basilica. Built in 1629 by Francesco Mochi, the statue is dedicated to Saint Veronica who wiped the face of Jesus during the Way of the Cross when he fell under the weight of the cross.
    Vatican_Rome_Italy_062.tif
  • Rome. Vatican.  Italy. Wide sweeping view of Saint Peters Square (Piazza San Pietro) and Rome from the lantern atop Michelangelo's famous dome of Saint Peter Basilica. In the foreground are the 13 statues in travertine that represent Christ the Redeemer, St. John the Baptist and 11 Apostles. In the middle of Saint Peters Square is the granite obelisk which dates from the 13th century BC and was originally erected in Heliopolis, Egypt. It was brought to Rome in 37 BC by the Emperor Caligula.
    Vatican_Rome_Italy_028.tif
  • Rome. Vatican.  Italy. View of the statue of Saint Peter on a pedestal at Saint Peters Square (Piazza San Pietro).  The 5.55 metre high statue was built in 1838 by Giuseppe De Fabris. In the background above Saint Peters Basilica are some of the 13 statues in travertine that represent Christ the Redeemer, St. John the Baptist and 11 Apostles. These statues top the grand façade and were built from 1608 to 1614 by Carlo Modeno.
    Vatican_Rome_Italy_116.tif
  • Rome. Vatican.  Italy. View of the statue of Saint Peter on a pedestal at Saint Peters Square (Piazza San Pietro).  The 5.55 metre high statue was built in 1838 by Giuseppe De Fabris. In the background above Saint Peters Basilica are some of the 13 statues in travertine that represent Christ the Redeemer, St. John the Baptist and 11 Apostles. These statues top the grand façade and were built from 1608 to 1614 by Carlo Modeno.
    Vatican_Rome_Italy_115.tif
  • Rome. Vatican.  Italy. The statue of Saint Paul on a pedestal at Saint Peters Square (Piazza San Pietro).  The statue was built in 1938 by Adamo Tadolini. In the background above Saint Peters Basilica are some of statues on the balustrade that represent Christ the Redeemer, St. John the Baptist and 11 Apostles.
    Vatican_Rome_Italy_112.tif
  • Rome. Vatican.  Italy. The statue of Saint Paul on a pedestal at Saint Peters Square (Piazza San Pietro).  The statue was built in 1938 by Adamo Tadolini. In the background above Saint Peters Basilica are some of statues on the balustrade that represent Christ the Redeemer, St. John the Baptist and 11 Apostles.
    Vatican_Rome_Italy_110.tif
  • Rome. Vatican.  Italy. View of some of the 140 Saint Statues on the Colonnades that embrace Saint Peters Square (Piazza San Pietro). In the background is Saint Peters Basilica capped by Michelangelo's famous dome and the façade is topped by 13 statues in travertine that represent Christ the Redeemer, St. John the Baptist and 11 Apostles.
    Vatican_Rome_Italy_100.tif
  • Rome. Vatican.  Italy. Wide sweeping view of Saint Peters Square (Piazza San Pietro) and Rome from the lantern atop Michelangelo's famous dome of Saint Peter Basilica. In the foreground are the 13 statues in travertine that represent Christ the Redeemer, St. John the Baptist and 11 Apostles. In the middle of Saint Peters Square is the granite obelisk which dates from the 13th century BC and was originally erected in Heliopolis, Egypt. It was brought to Rome in 37 BC by the Emperor Caligula.
    Vatican_Rome_Italy_098.tif
  • Rome. Vatican.  Italy. Wide sweeping view of Saint Peters Square (Piazza San Pietro) and Rome from the lantern atop Michelangelo's famous dome of Saint Peter Basilica. In the foreground are the 13 statues in travertine that represent Christ the Redeemer, St. John the Baptist and 11 Apostles. In the middle of Saint Peters Square is the granite obelisk which dates from the 13th century BC and was originally erected in Heliopolis, Egypt. It was brought to Rome in 37 BC by the Emperor Caligula.
    Vatican_Rome_Italy_096.tif
  • Rome. Vatican.  Italy. The monument to Pope Pius VIII inside Saint Peter's Basilica. Built by Pietro Tenerani (1789-1869), the monument shows a statue of Christ enthroned, The Pope is show kneeling with statues of Saint Peter and Saint Paul.
    Vatican_Rome_Italy_061.tif
  • Rome. Vatican.  Italy. The monument to Pope Pius VIII inside Saint Peter's Basilica. Built by Pietro Tenerani (1789-1869), the monument shows a statue of Christ enthroned, The Pope is show kneeling with statues of Saint Peter and Saint Paul.
    Vatican_Rome_Italy_060.tif
  • Rome. Vatican.  Italy. The monument to Pope Pius VIII inside Saint Peter's Basilica. Built by Pietro Tenerani (1789-1869), the monument shows a statue of Christ enthroned, The Pope is show kneeling with statues of Saint Peter and Saint Paul.
    Vatican_Rome_Italy_033.tif
  • Rome. Vatican.  Italy. Early morning view of Saint Peters Square (Piazza San Pietro) and the shadow granite obelisk from the lantern atop Michelangelo's famous dome of Saint Peters Basilica. In the foreground are some of the 13 statues in travertine that represent Christ the Redeemer, St. John the Baptist and 11 Apostles. In the middle of Saint Peters Square is the granite obelisk which dates from the 13th century BC and was originally erected in Heliopolis, Egypt.
    Vatican_Rome_Italy_025.tif
  • Rome. Vatican.  Italy. Wide sweeping view of Saint Peters Square (Piazza San Pietro) and Rome from the lantern atop Michelangelo's famous dome of Saint Peter Basilica. In the foreground are the 13 statues in travertine that represent Christ the Redeemer, St. John the Baptist and 11 Apostles. In the middle of Saint Peters Square is the granite obelisk which dates from the 13th century BC and was originally erected in Heliopolis, Egypt. It was brought to Rome in 37 BC by the Emperor Caligula.
    Vatican_Rome_Italy_023.tif
  • Rome. Vatican.  Italy. The statue of Saint Paul on a pedestal at Saint Peters Square (Piazza San Pietro).  The statue was built in 1938 by Adamo Tadolini. In the background above Saint Peters Basilica are some of statues on the balustrade that represent Christ the Redeemer, St. John the Baptist and 11 Apostles.
    Vatican_Rome_Italy_017.tif
  • Rome. Vatican.  Italy. The monument to Pope Pius VIII inside Saint Peter's Basilica. Built by Pietro Tenerani (1789-1869), the monument shows a statue of Christ enthroned, The Pope is show kneeling with statues of Saint Peter and Saint Paul.
    Vatican_Rome_Italy_012.tif
  • Rome. Vatican.  Italy. Early morning view of Saint Peters Square (Piazza San Pietro) and the shadow granite obelisk from the lantern atop Michelangelo's famous dome of Saint Peters Basilica. In the foreground are some of the 13 statues in travertine that represent Christ the Redeemer, St. John the Baptist and 11 Apostles. In the middle of Saint Peters Square is the granite obelisk which dates from the 13th century BC and was originally erected in Heliopolis, Egypt.
    Vatican_Rome_Italy_099.tif
  • Rome. Vatican.  Italy. Early morning view of Saint Peters Square (Piazza San Pietro) and the shadow granite obelisk from the lantern atop Michelangelo's famous dome of Saint Peters Basilica. In the foreground are some of the 13 statues in travertine that represent Christ the Redeemer, St. John the Baptist and 11 Apostles. In the middle of Saint Peters Square is the granite obelisk which dates from the 13th century BC and was originally erected in Heliopolis, Egypt.
    Vatican_Rome_Italy_024.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of the Ponte Sant'Angelo that crosses the River Tiber and in the background is Saint Peters Basilica capped by Michelangelo's famous dome. Completed and consecrated in 1626, The Basilica of Saint Peter is a late renaissance church and one of the largest churches in the world. It is perhaps the greatest church of Christendom.
    Vatican_Rome_Italy_163.tif
  • Rome. Vatican.  Italy. View of Saint Peters Basilica from Via della Conciliazione. Completed and consecrated in 1626, The Basilica of Saint Peter (Basilica Papale di San Pietro in Vaticano) is a late renaissance church and one of the largest churches in the world. It is perhaps the greatest church of Christendom.
    Vatican_Rome_Italy_161.tif
  • Rome. Vatican.  Italy. View of the magnificent Saint Peter's Basilica (Basilica Papale di San Pietro in Vaticano).  Completed and consecrated in 1626, The Basilica of Saint Peter is a late renaissance church and one of the largest churches in the world. It is perhaps the greatest church of Christendom.
    Vatican_Rome_Italy_159.tif
  • Rome. Vatican.  Italy. View of the statue of Saint Peter on a pedestal at Saint Peters Square (Piazza San Pietro).  The 5.55 metre high statue was built in 1838 by Giuseppe De Fabris.
    Vatican_Rome_Italy_118.tif
  • Rome. Vatican.  Italy. The facade of Saint Peters Basilica in the background. In the foreground is the monumental Saint Peters Square (Piazza San Pietro) which is the masterpiece of Bernini, who designed and built it between 1656 and 1667.  In the middle of the Square is the granite obelisk which dates from the 13th century BC and was originally erected in Heliopolis, Egypt.
    Vatican_Rome_Italy_085.tif
  • Rome. Vatican.  Italy. The facade of Saint Peters Basilica in the background. In the foreground is the monumental Saint Peters Square (Piazza San Pietro) which is the masterpiece of Bernini, who designed and built it between 1656 and 1667.  In the middle of the Square is the granite obelisk which dates from the 13th century BC and was originally erected in Heliopolis, Egypt.
    Vatican_Rome_Italy_084.tif
  • Rome. Vatican.  Italy. The 12th century bronze statue of Saint Peter inside Saint Peters Basilica. Its feet are worn out due to the tradition since the middle ages of Pilgrims touching and kissing them.
    Vatican_Rome_Italy_081.tif
  • Rome. Vatican.  Italy. The medallion of Saint Luke with the angel in one of the four spandrels that which link the square piers and the circular drum of Saint Peters Basilica.
    Vatican_Rome_Italy_075.tif
  • Rome. Vatican.  Italy. The medallion of Saint Mark with the lion in one of the four spandrels that which link the square piers and the circular drum of Saint Peters Basilica.
    Vatican_Rome_Italy_077.tif
  • Rome. Italy. Cappella della Pieta inside Saint Peter’s Basilica (Papal Basilica of Saint Peter in the Vatican) contains one of the most admired and famous sculpture of religious art in the world, Michelangelo’s beautiful marble sculpture Pieta. Depicting the Virgin with the lifeless Christ in her arms, Michelangelo was only 25 when he carved it and it is the only work that he ever inscribed with his name.
    Vatican_Rome_Italy_046.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of the Ponte Sant'Angelo that crosses the River Tiber and in the background is Saint Peters Basilica capped by Michelangelo's famous dome. Completed and consecrated in 1626, The Basilica of Saint Peter is a late renaissance church and one of the largest churches in the world. It is perhaps the greatest church of Christendom.
    Vatican_Rome_Italy_002.tif
  • Rome. Vatican.  Italy. View of the magnificent Saint Peter's Basilica (Basilica Papale di San Pietro in Vaticano).  Completed and consecrated in 1626, The Basilica of Saint Peter is a late renaissance church and one of the largest churches in the world. It is perhaps the greatest church of Christendom.
    Vatican_Rome_Italy_160.tif
  • Rome. Vatican.  Italy. View of the magnificent Saint Peter's Basilica (Basilica Papale di San Pietro in Vaticano).  Completed and consecrated in 1626, The Basilica of Saint Peter is a late renaissance church and one of the largest churches in the world. It is perhaps the greatest church of Christendom.
    Vatican_Rome_Italy_158.tif
  • Rome. Vatican.  Italy. Saint Peters Basilica facade central balcony with relief depicting Christ handling the keys to Saint Peter. The balcony is called the Loggia of the Blessings, the beautiful relief dates from 1614 and was designed by Buonvicino.
    Vatican_Rome_Italy_104.tif
  • Rome. Vatican.  Italy. View of Saint Peters Basilica and the monumental Saint Peters Square (Piazza San Pietro) which is the masterpiece of Bernini, who designed and built it between 1656 and 1667.  In the middle of the Square is the granite obelisk which dates from the 13th century BC and was originally erected in Heliopolis, Egypt.
    Vatican_Rome_Italy_105.tif
  • Rome. Vatican.  Italy. The facade of Saint Peters Basilica in the background. In the foreground is the monumental Saint Peters Square (Piazza San Pietro) which is the masterpiece of Bernini, who designed and built it between 1656 and 1667.  In the middle of the Square is the granite obelisk which dates from the 13th century BC and was originally erected in Heliopolis, Egypt.
    Vatican_Rome_Italy_095.tif
  • Rome. Vatican.  Italy. View of Saint Peters Basilica and the monumental Saint Peters Square (Piazza San Pietro) which is the masterpiece of Bernini, who designed and built it between 1656 and 1667.  In the middle of the Square is the granite obelisk which dates from the 13th century BC and was originally erected in Heliopolis, Egypt.
    Vatican_Rome_Italy_094.tif
  • Rome. Vatican.  Italy. The facade of Saint Peters Basilica in the background. In the foreground is the monumental Saint Peters Square (Piazza San Pietro) which is the masterpiece of Bernini, who designed and built it between 1656 and 1667.  In the middle of the Square is the granite obelisk which dates from the 13th century BC and was originally erected in Heliopolis, Egypt.
    Vatican_Rome_Italy_086.tif
  • Rome. Vatican.  Italy. The medallion of Saint John with the eagle in one of the four spandrels that which link the square piers and the circular drum of Saint Peters Basilica.
    Vatican_Rome_Italy_076.tif
  • Rome. Vatican.  Italy. The 12th century bronze statue of Saint Peter inside Saint Peters Basilica. Its feet are worn out due to the tradition since the middle ages of Pilgrims touching and kissing them.
    Vatican_Rome_Italy_063.tif
  • Rome. Italy. Cappella della Pieta inside Saint Peter’s Basilica (Papal Basilica of Saint Peter in the Vatican) contains one of the most admired and famous sculpture of religious art in the world, Michelangelo’s beautiful marble sculpture Pieta. Depicting the Virgin with the lifeless Christ in her arms, Michelangelo was only 25 when he carved it and it is the only work that he ever inscribed with his name.
    Vatican_Rome_Italy_048.tif
  • Rome. Italy. Cappella della Pieta inside Saint Peter’s Basilica (Papal Basilica of Saint Peter in the Vatican) contains one of the most admired and famous sculpture of religious art in the world, Michelangelo’s beautiful marble sculpture Pieta. Depicting the Virgin with the lifeless Christ in her arms, Michelangelo was only 25 when he carved it and it is the only work that he ever inscribed with his name.
    Vatican_Rome_Italy_047.tif
  • Rome. Vatican.  Italy. The 12th century bronze statue of Saint Peter inside Saint Peters Basilica. Its feet are worn out due to the tradition since the middle ages of Pilgrims touching and kissing them.
    Vatican_Rome_Italy_044.tif
  • Rome. Vatican.  Italy. View of the statue of Saint Peter on a pedestal at Saint Peters Square (Piazza San Pietro).  The 5.55 metre high statue was built in 1838 by Giuseppe De Fabris.
    Vatican_Rome_Italy_018.tif
  • Rome. Italy. Cappella della Pieta inside Saint Peter’s Basilica (Papal Basilica of Saint Peter in the Vatican) contains one of the most admired and famous sculpture of religious art in the world, Michelangelo’s beautiful marble sculpture Pieta. Depicting the Virgin with the lifeless Christ in her arms, Michelangelo was only 25 when he carved it and it is the only work that he ever inscribed with his name.
    Vatican_Rome_Italy_007.tif
  • Rome. Vatican.  Italy. The facade of Saint Peters Basilica in the background. In the foreground is the monumental Saint Peters Square (Piazza San Pietro) which is the masterpiece of Bernini, who designed and built it between 1656 and 1667.  In the middle of the Square is the granite obelisk which dates from the 13th century BC and was originally erected in Heliopolis, Egypt.
    Vatican_Rome_Italy_004.tif
  • Rome. Vatican.  Italy. View of Saint Peters Basilica and the monumental Saint Peters Square (Piazza San Pietro) which is the masterpiece of Bernini, who designed and built it between 1656 and 1667.  In the middle of the Square is the granite obelisk which dates from the 13th century BC and was originally erected in Heliopolis, Egypt.
    Vatican_Rome_Italy_003.tif
  • Rome. Vatican.  Italy. The facade of Saint Peters Basilica in the background. In the foreground is the monumental Saint Peters Square (Piazza San Pietro) which is the masterpiece of Bernini, who designed and built it between 1656 and 1667.  In the middle of the Square is the granite obelisk which dates from the 13th century BC and was originally erected in Heliopolis, Egypt.
    Vatican_Rome_Italy_027.tif
  • Rome. Vatican.  Italy. Close up view of the base of the left fountain at Saint Peters Square (Piazza San Pietro).  This fountain was built by Bernini in 1675 when he redesigned the square. For purposes of symmetry he built this fountain to be identical to the one built by Carlo Maderno in 1613.
    Vatican_Rome_Italy_120.tif
  • Rome. Vatican.  Italy. The left clock on top of the façade of Saint Peters Basilica.
    Vatican_Rome_Italy_109.tif
  • Rome. Vatican.  Italy. The left fountain at Saint Peters Square (Piazza San Pietro).  This fountain was built by Bernini in 1675 when he redesigned the square. For purposes of symmetry he built this fountain to be identical to the one built by Carlo Maderno in 1613.
    Vatican_Rome_Italy_089.tif
  • Rome. Vatican.  Italy. Statue of St Peter of Alcantara inside inside Saint Peter's Basilica. Statue is of one of the founder Saints and was created by Francesco Vergara y Bartual (1713).
    Vatican_Rome_Italy_067.tif
  • Rome. Vatican.  Italy. Bird’s eye view of the nearby Rome neighbourhoods from the lantern atop Michelangelo's famous dome of Saint Peter Basilica.
    Vatican_Rome_Italy_147.tif
  • Rome. Vatican.  Italy. Bird’s eye view of the nearby Rome neighbourhoods from the lantern atop Michelangelo's famous dome of Saint Peter Basilica.
    Vatican_Rome_Italy_146.tif
  • Rome. Vatican.  Italy. Partial view of the roof of Saint Peter Basilica from the lantern atop Michelangelo's famous dome.
    Vatican_Rome_Italy_133.tif
  • Rome. Vatican.  Italy. The lantern Cross atop Michelangelo's famous dome of Saint Peter Basilica.
    Vatican_Rome_Italy_131.tif
  • Rome. Vatican.  Italy. The lantern Cross atop Michelangelo's famous dome of Saint Peter Basilica.
    Vatican_Rome_Italy_130.tif
  • Rome. Vatican.  Italy. The lantern Cross atop Michelangelo's famous dome of Saint Peter Basilica.
    Vatican_Rome_Italy_128.tif
  • Rome. Vatican.  Italy. Close up of the dolphin sculpture on the left fountain at Saint Peters Square (Piazza San Pietro).  This fountain was built by Bernini in 1675 when he redesigned the square. For purposes of symmetry he built this fountain to be identical to the one built by Carlo Maderno in 1613.
    Vatican_Rome_Italy_121.tif
  • Rome. Vatican.  Italy. The Presentation Chapel inside Saint Peters Basilica. The Chapels painting is by Romaneli (1638-42) and the mosaic by Cristofari (1726-28). Underneath altar is the body of the last pope to be canonized - St. Pius X (1904-1914).
    Vatican_Rome_Italy_082.tif
  • Saint Peter's Basilica. Rome. Vatican. Italy.
    Vatican_Rome_Italy_078.tif
  • Rome. Vatican.  Italy. Michelangelo's Dome, an architectural masterpiece inside Saint Peters Basilica. Warningly illuminated by from 16 windows, the dome is luxuriously embellished with mosaic and stucco ornaments and is supported by four structural piers.
    Vatican_Rome_Italy_073.tif
  • Rome. Vatican.  Italy. Michelangelo's Dome, an architectural masterpiece inside Saint Peters Basilica. Warningly illuminated by from 16 windows, the dome is luxuriously embellished with mosaic and stucco ornaments and is supported by four structural piers.
    Vatican_Rome_Italy_072.tif
  • Rome. Vatican.  Italy. Statue of St Peter of Alcantara inside inside Saint Peter's Basilica. Statue is of one of the founder Saints and was created by Francesco Vergara y Bartual (1713).
    Vatican_Rome_Italy_066.tif
  • Rome. Vatican.  Italy. The monument of Leo XII (1823-1829) inside Saint Peters Basilica. Created by Giuseppe de Fabris in 1835-36, the Pope is shown in the act of giving his blessing for the Jubilee of 1825.
    Vatican_Rome_Italy_064.tif
  • Rome. Vatican. Italy. View inside Saint Peters Basilica of Altar of the Confessio and the Bernini baldacchino which sits directly under Michelangelo's dome.  Behind it is the Main Tribune or apse which holds the Cathedra Petri (St Peter's Throne). The enormous gilded bronze monument was designed by of Gian Lorenzo Bernini in 1666 and it’s topped by a yellow window featuring the Holy Spirit as a dove surrounded by 12 rays that symbolise the 12 apostles.
    Vatican_Rome_Italy_058.tif
  • Rome. Vatican.  Italy. Close up view of one of the four twisted columns of the Bernini baldacchino which sits directly under Michelangelo's dome inside Saint Peters Basilica.
    Vatican_Rome_Italy_059.tif
  • Rome. Vatican. Italy. View inside Saint Peters Basilica of Altar of the Confessio and the Bernini baldacchino which sits directly under Michelangelo's dome.  Behind it is the Main Tribune or apse which holds the Cathedra Petri (St Peter's Throne). The enormous gilded bronze monument was designed by of Gian Lorenzo Bernini in 1666 and it’s topped by a yellow window featuring the Holy Spirit as a dove surrounded by 12 rays that symbolise the 12 apostles.
    Vatican_Rome_Italy_054.tif
  • Rome. Vatican.  Italy. The Altar of St. Jerome inside Saint Peters Basilica.  The Altar of St. Jerome is decorated with a mosaic reproduction of Domenichino's famous 1614 painting of the Last communion of St. Jerome. The body of Pope John XXIII rests beneath the altar.
    Vatican_Rome_Italy_045.tif
  • Rome. Vatican.  Italy. The Altar of the Sacred Heart inside Saint Peters Basilica.  The mosaic altarpiece was decorated with a mosaic in 1923 inspired by a painting by Carlo Muccioli (1857-1933).
    Vatican_Rome_Italy_038.tif
  • Rome. Vatican.  Italy. The Monument to Pope Alexander VII inside Saint Peters Basilica. The famous monument wasd designed and completed in 1678 by Bernini when the great artist was 80-years old.
    Vatican_Rome_Italy_036.tif
  • Rome. Vatican.  Italy. List of popes buried at St. Peter's Basilica at the entrance to the sacristy which is building that was attached to Saint Peters Basilica in 1776.
    Vatican_Rome_Italy_035.tif
  • Rome. Vatican.  Italy. The Altar of the Transfiguration inside the Saint Peters Basilica. This mosaic altarpiece is a reproduction of Raphael's masterpiece 'deathbed' painting, now in the Vatican Museum.
    Vatican_Rome_Italy_031.tif
  • Rome. Vatican.  Italy. Tourists and pilgrims in front of the Presentation Chapel inside Saint Peters Basilica. The Chapels painting is by Romaneli (1638-42) and the mosaic by Cristofari (1726-28). Underneath altar is the body of the last pope to be canonized - St. Pius X (1904-1914).
    Vatican_Rome_Italy_030.tif
  • Rome. Vatican.  Italy. View towards the Altar of the Transfiguration inside the Saint Peters Basilica. This mosaic altarpiece is a reproduction of Raphael's masterpiece 'deathbed' painting, now in the Vatican Museum.
    Vatican_Rome_Italy_029.tif
  • Rome. Vatican.  Italy. The right fountain at Saint Peters Square (Piazza San Pietro).  This fountain was built in 1613 by Carlo Maderno. Bernini, who designed the monumental square, had it erected where it now stands and for purposes of symmetry built the fountain on the left in 1675.
    Vatican_Rome_Italy_022.tif
  • Rome. Vatican.  Italy. Michelangelo's Dome, an architectural masterpiece inside Saint Peters Basilica. Warningly illuminated by from 16 windows, the dome is luxuriously embellished with mosaic and stucco ornaments and is supported by four structural piers.
    Vatican_Rome_Italy_011.tif
  • Rome. Vatican.  Italy. Michelangelo's Dome, an architectural masterpiece inside Saint Peters Basilica. Warningly illuminated by from 16 windows, the dome is luxuriously embellished with mosaic and stucco ornaments and is supported by four structural piers.
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  • Rome. Vatican.  Italy. View inside Saint Peters Basilica of the central nave that leads to the Altar of the Confessio and the Bernini baldacchino which sits directly under Michelangelo's dome.
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  • Rome. Italy. The sculpture statue of Saint Catherine of Siena near the Castel Sant'Angelo.
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  • Rome. Italy. The sculpture statue of Saint Catherine of Siena near the Castel Sant'Angelo.
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  • Rome. Vatican.  Italy. Bird’s eye view of the nearby Rome neighbourhoods from the lantern atop Michelangelo's famous dome of Saint Peter Basilica.
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  • Rome. Vatican.  Italy. Partial view of the roof of Saint Peter Basilica from the lantern atop Michelangelo's famous dome.
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  • Rome. Vatican.  Italy. The lantern Cross atop Michelangelo's famous dome of Saint Peter Basilica.
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  • Rome. Vatican.  Italy. The lantern Cross atop Michelangelo's famous dome of Saint Peter Basilica.
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  • Rome. Vatican.  Italy. View from the roof of Saint Peters Basilica of the some of the 13 statues in travertine that represent Christ the Redeemer, St. John the Baptist and 11 Apostles. These statues top the grand facade and were built from 1608 to 1614  by Carlo Modeno.
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  • Rome. Vatican.  Italy. View from the roof of Saint Peters Basilica of the some of the 13 statues in travertine that represent Christ the Redeemer, St. John the Baptist and 11 Apostles. These statues top the grand facade and were built from 1608 to 1614  by Carlo Modeno.
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