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St Peter's square was built between 1656-67 by Bernini. The oval square is surrounded by a Doric colonnade and has been designed so that a huge number of people can see the pope give his blessing.
01 Colonnade
02 Colonnade
03 Square and St Peter church
04 Square and St Peter church
05 Square
06 Statues
07 Fountain
08 Fountain
09 Swiss guards
10 Panorama view from the cupola
11 Panorama view from the cupola
12 Panorama view from the cupola
13 Panorama view from the cupola
14 Swiss guard
15 Swiss guard
16 Fountain
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