Saint Peter's Square, Baroque square in Vatican City, Holy See
The square features two symmetrical colonnades with 284 columns arranged in rows, creating a circular pattern around the central space.
Architect Gian Lorenzo Bernini designed and constructed the square between 1656 and 1667 under the direction of Pope Alexander XII.
The square serves as a gathering place for papal audiences where thousands of faithful receive blessings from the Pope's balcony.
The expansive marble plaza accommodates up to 300,000 people and maintains wheelchair accessibility throughout its 320-meter length.
An Egyptian obelisk from 37 AD stands at the center, transported from Heliopolis and later repositioned in the square in 1586.
Location: Vatican City
Inception: January 1, 1667
Architects: Gian Lorenzo Bernini
Architectural style: Italian Baroque architecture
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Address: Piazza San Pietro, 00120 00120
GPS coordinates: 41.90218,12.45724
Latest update: May 31, 2025 07:56
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