Why visit / Interesting facts:
- One of the best known squares in the world
- Impressive design of Bernini
Time required: 30 minutes
Public transport:
- Metro Line A: Ottaviano San Pietro station
Address: Piazza di San Pietro, Rome
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Photo: ChrisYunker
Things you need to know:
- Piazza di San Pietro is the impressive square right in front of St. Peter's Basilica, the world's largest Catholic church
- Bernini's colonnade on both sides of the square was designed to mimic a human embrace
- The Obelisk in the center comes from Egypt and once stood at Nero's Circus where St. Peter was martyred in A.D. 64
What to do there:
- Walk around the huge square
- Admire Bernini's remarkable colonnades
- On the square you will find the Vatican Post Office famous for its stamps. You can send a postcard from there
Tips & Insights:
- Beautiful day or night
- When in the town the pope gives a mass audience on Wednesday morning. You have to book a free ticket by calling this number: +39-669-884-857
