Sacristy of Saint Peter's Basilica, Religious preparation space at Saint Peter's Basilica, Vatican City.
The Sacristy contains an octagonal main chamber supported by eight marble columns transferred from the ancient Hadrian's Villa in Tivoli.
Carlo Marchionni constructed this essential religious space in 1776 under the commission of Pope Pius VI to enhance the basilica's functionality.
The Sacristy houses numerous liturgical treasures, including historical chalices, vestments, and the Dalmatic of the eleventh century Byzantine period.
Visitors gain access to ten Treasury rooms through the Sacristy, where they can examine religious artifacts and historical items from different periods.
The Treasury contains a fourth-century twisted marble column with vine tendril decorations, representing early Christian architectural elements.
Location: Vatican City
Part of: St. Peter's Basilica
GPS coordinates: 41.90136,12.45393
Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:04
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