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The stunning ceiling of the Vatican Museum.
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Looking down from the dome of St. Peter's Basilica. St. Peter's Square is in the upper left; the modern Audience Hall in the upper right.
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View of St. Peter's Square in the Vatican as seen from the top of St. Peter's Basilica.
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Close up of Bernini's Gloria.
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Closer view of the baldachin. Viewed through the structure are the Cathedra Petri (Throne of St. Peter) and the Gloria, a magnificently framed stained glass sculpture, both by Bernini.
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The baldachin is a massive pavilion-like structure (30 m; 98 ft tall) that stands beneath the dome of St. Peter's Basilica and over the high altar. It is reputed to be the largest piece of bronze in the world.
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The interior dome of St. Peter's Basilica.
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Behind the statues surmounting the facade of St. Peter's Basilica.
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A statue of Christ and some of his apostles on the facade of St. Peter's Basilica.
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