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St. Peter's Basilica is considered one of the Catholic Church's holiest places of worship and an important pilgrimage site. /CFP
The entire interior of St. Peter's is lavishly decorated with marble, reliefs, sculptures, and gilding. Inside St. Peter's Basilica, visitors will find extremely impressive pieces of art, including St. Peter’s Baldachin, a large bronze baldachin designed by Bernini, The Pietà, a sculpture by Michelangelo, and a statue of Saint Peter on a throne. /CFP
Statue of Saint Paul outside St. Peter's Basilica. /CFP
St. Peter's Basilica is one of the Catholic Church's most prominent buildings. /CFP
To the east of the basilica is the Piazza di San Pietro, also known as St. Peter's Square. /CFP
St. Peter's Basilica, located in the Vatican City, is considered one of the Catholic Church's holiest places of worship and an important pilgrimage site. The basilica was named after Peter, one of Jesus's twelve disciples and a founder of the Catholic Church. He was executed in Rome and buried where the Basilica now stands. These days, St. Peter's Basilica is where the Pope presides many liturgies all year round.
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