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The stunning ceiling of the Vatican Museum.

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.

View of St. Peter's Square in the Vatican as seen from the top of St. Peter's Basilica.

Close up of Bernini's Gloria.

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.

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.

The interior dome of St. Peter's Basilica.

Behind the statues surmounting the facade of St. Peter's Basilica.

A statue of Christ and some of his apostles on the facade of St. Peter's Basilica.

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