St. Peter's Baldachin, Bronze canopy in St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City
The monumental bronze baldachin rises 29 meters above the basilica's high altar, supported by four spiral columns with intricate leaf decorations.
Pope Urban VIII commissioned Gian Lorenzo Bernini to construct this structure between 1623 and 1634, marking the tomb of Saint Peter beneath.
The baldachin features symbolic elements including laurel leaves, bees representing the Barberini family, and angels positioned at each corner.
Visitors can observe the baldachin from multiple vantage points within the basilica, with optimal viewing angles from the central nave.
The bronze material used in construction partially originated from ancient Roman Pantheon's roof beams, connecting classical and religious architecture.
Inception: 1620s
Creator: Gian Lorenzo Bernini
Made from material: bronze
GPS coordinates: 41.90220,12.45330
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:21
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