To fully experience love and hope, young people must approach the journey of life as pilgrims and not just sightseers seeking ...

A granite fountain constructed by Bernini in 1675 matches another fountain designed by Carlo Maderno in 1613. Evening aerial view of the piazza and basilica Fresco of St. Peter's Square, c. 1587, ...

Pope Francis in his youth message released on Tuesday encouraged young people to imitate Blessed Carlo Acutis in prioritizing ...

To fully experience love and hope, young people must approach the journey of life as pilgrims and not just sightseers seeking ...

People sipping coffees while watching street performers and artists fill the square. Cafes abound ... Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica (8195 reviews) Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel ...

Fifteen writers name the greatest city on the planet – not via bland, measurable metrics but on emotion, memory, and fond ...

Reserve your tickets in advance and prepare to be overwhelmed by the beauty here, both of the ornate salons of this noble palace turned art museum, and the amazing works inside, including Bernini ...

For a more unusual and slightly eerie experience, visit the Catacombs of Rome, a series of underground burial sites used by ...

Bernini’s colonnade around St. Peter’s Square is meant to evoke an image of the church as a mother embracing all her children, the pope said. “In this coming Holy Year of Hope, I invite all ...

From ancient Roman ruins like the Colosseum to iconic sites like St Peter’s Basilica, there is something for every ... This majestic structure was designed by Bernini in 1651 and has been considered a ...

Papal Rome became a key site for religious Baroque architecture. An example of the Baroque's theatricality can be found in Gianlorenzo Bernini's (1598 – 1680) design for St Peter's Square. Its grand, ...