Holy Staircase (next to St. John Lateran Basilica, Rome). The steps walked up by Jesus on his way to trial before Pontius Pilate.
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Holy Staircase (next to St. John Lateran Basilica, Rome)
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The Nave of St Peter's Basilica
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The Pieta by Michelangelo
Michelangelo carved it when he was 24 years old.
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The Papal Altar is at the center of the St Peter's Basilica where only the Pope celebrates Mass. Rising above the altar is the Baldacchino (95ft. canopy)
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The great dome soars above the Altar and the Baldacchino
It is supported by four structural piers with a perimeter of 71 m. and a height of 120 m. from the ground to the roof of the lantern.
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The Baldacchino (95ft. canopy)
The ancient tomb of St. Peter lies directly below the altar.
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The Papal Altar & Baldacchino
The Papal Altar is at the center of St Peter's Basilica
Rising above the altar is the Baldacchino (95ft. canopy)