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. Statue of St. Peter VISITORS’ CHECKLIST
This 13th-century bronze is thought to
be by Arnolfo di Cambio. The foot of the Practical Information
statue has worn thin from the kisses of Piazza San Pietro.
millions of pilgrims over the centuries. Tel 06-69 88 37 31.
∑ vatican.va
Basilica: Open 7am–7pm
(Oct–Mar: to 6:30pm) daily. 7
Treasury: Open 8am–7pm
(Oct–Mar: to 6:15pm) daily. &
Grottoes: Open 8am–6pm
(Oct–Mar: to 5:30pm) daily.
Dome: Open 8am–6pm
(Oct–Mar: to 5pm) daily. &
Strict dress code inside church.
Transport
q Ottaviano S. Pietro.
@ 23, 40, 49, 64, 81, 492.

. Michelangelo’s Pietà
Protected by glass since an attack in 1972,
the Pietà stands in the first side chapel on
the right. It was created in 1499 when
Michelangelo was only 25.

Filarete Door
This bronze door,
decorated with reliefs
by Filarete (1439–45),
was one of the doors
of the old St. Peter’s.

Entrance for stairs
to dome

Main entrance

Piazza San Pietro
The piazza in front of St. Peter’s is enclosed
by a vast pincer-shaped colonnade by
Bernini. It is topped by statues of saints.

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