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Recommended sightseeing time:1-2 hour
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Piazza San Pietro St. Peter's Basilica, 00120 Vatican City ItalyMap
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  • Mairwen1
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    Bernini & The Pope

    Michelangelo’s La Pieta is the star sculpture at St Peter’s but this large, monumental tomb of Pope Urban VIII should also be on the must-see list. Pope Urban VIII was Bernini’s greatest patron. The ...

    Reviewed on Feb 14, 2023
  • TheAngeloS
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    Impressive Funerary Monument

    Very detailed funerary sculpture executed by Bernini (He seemed to be a favorite of the Barberini family....). Unfortunately, a number of travelers have mistakenly uploaded pictures of the funerary m...

    Reviewed on Dec 30, 2022
  • AOpinion
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    Impressing

    Beside the dome and the crypta this sculpture is one of the most interesting sights within St. Peter's.

    Reviewed on Jul 1, 2022
  • worm91dj
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    Tomb

    This tomb is one of the most beautiful ones inside the St Peter Basilica. So many details in it. Lot of tourists taking pictures of it

    Reviewed on Jun 25, 2022
  • Lance H
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    Beautifully Intricate

    Classic Bernini with its attention to detail, symbolism, and perfection. Note that many of the pictures currently in this review are of Pope Gregory. The tomb of Urban has him in black marble with b...

    Reviewed on Feb 28, 2020
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