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Piazza San Pietro
Piazza San Pietro, Rome, Rome, 00193, Italy
+39 6 48 8991 (Tourist Information)
#50 of 1163 things to do rated by Real Travelers

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  • TJ and Melissa
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    sidbale said

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More information on Piazza San Pietro

Enclosed by Bernini's magnificent colonnade, this square has the largest number of visitors in the world. Millions of tourists wait here either for the Pope's Sunday blessing or to enter the Basilica. More than a square, the colonnade gives it the atmosphere of a courtyard, inviting people to enter the church. During Christmas, a nativity scene and a Christmas tree are installed, and there is a remarkable atmosphere of celebration, with the majestic dome dominating the scene behind.

Directions

Ottaviano-S. Pietro

Hours

Mo to Su from 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM

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