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St. Peter's Square

Rome, Italy

Bernini's monumental colonnade, embracing the square, symbolizes the open arms of the Church, and papal audiences are held there on Wednesdays.

In front of St. Peter's Basilica, this monumental square stretches, surrounded by Bernini's colonnade. It is a meeting place for pilgrims and tourists, ideal for walks and admiring the architecture of the Vatican. Papal audiences are held there on Wednesdays.

• Visit time: 45 min
• Local name: Piazza San Pietro

How long does it take to visit St. Peter's Square?

Plan about 45 min.

Nearby

• Apostolic Palace — 200 m
• Sistine Chapel — 260 m
• St. Peter's Basilica — 300 m
• Via della Conciliazione — 380 m
• Vatican Museums — 590 m
• Castel Sant'Angelo — 750 m

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