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St. Peter's Square, Vatican City

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Experience the reverence of the Pope--and the heart of Catholicism--in the historic St. Peter's Square, the area in front of St. Peter's Basilica. During the Pope's weekly blessing, the plaza is filled with thousands of spectators. During the rest of the week, you can admire 17th-century Baroque architecture and the massive stone colonnades that frame the entrance to the basilica. A 25.5 m (84 ft) tall red-granite Egyptian obelisk marks the center of the plaza. For St. Peter's Square and beyond, use our Vatican City trip planning website to get the most from your Vatican City vacation.

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• By Andrew H

  What a place. I could have stayed here all day. Even with beggars and street vendors hassling us every two minutes this is a special place and I will never forget visiting here. Every structure you...  more »

• By NickWood

  interesting to have a walk around. When you come out of the St Peters Basilica you enter here and then it leads you out back into Rome. A few interesting bridges to see as you walk down at the end  more »

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