St. Peter’s Basilica and St. Peter’s Square have been the destination for millions of Roman Catholic pilgrims for centuries. St. Peter’s Basilica is the center of Christianity and was built on the site of St. Peter’s tomb. However, aside from its religious significance, both are architectural landmarks and both were worked on by many Renaissance masters including Michelangelo and Bernini. In fact, the inside of St. Peter’s Basilica may be the greatest museum in the world. The magnitude of the works of art is overwhelming. There are massive monuments and sculptures everywhere including The Pieta by Michelangelo and The Baldachin and Cathedra Petri by Bernini. In this video, you will learn the history behind the creation of many of these works of art, which I believe makes this experience even more enjoyable.
0:00 Introduction and history of St. Peter's Basilica
2:19 St. Peter's Basilica facade
4:57 St. Peter's Basilica dome
6:09 St. Peter's Square
6:50 The Swiss Guard
7:47 The Holy Door
8:27 The Atrium
8:46 Entering St. Peter's Basilica
9:32 The Pieta by Michelangelo
10:30 Holy Water Fonts
10:48 Central Nave
11:23 Papal Altar/The Baldachin by Bernini
12:33 Mosaics of the Four Evangelists
13:10 Interior of The Dome
14:19 The Piers
14:58 Cathedra Petri (Throne of St. Peter) by Bernini
16:55 Bronze Statue of St. Peter
17:29 Statue of St. Longinus by Bernini
18:07 Chapel of St. Sebastian/Tomb of Pope John Paul II
18:29 Statue of Pius XII
18:54 Altar of Transfiguration/Tomb of Innocent XI
19:57 Monument to Pope Leo XII
20:23 Monument to Christina of Sweden
20:40 Funeral Monument to Alexander VII
21:16 Innocent XII Monument
21:36 Funeral Monument to Countess Matilda by Bernini
22:16 Funeral Monument to Innocent VIII
23:05 Statue of Pius X
23:43 Chapel of Presentation
24:09 Crystal Coffin of Pius X
24:37 Monument to Benedict XIV
25:18 Founder Statues: St. Bruno, St. Ignatius, St. Cajetan, St. Falconieri
26:14 Altar of St. Jerome
26:57 Statue of Empress St. Helen
27:21 The Veronica
27:53 Altar of St. Leo The Great
28:26 Altar of St. Joseph
29:16 Monument to Pius VIII
29:42 List of all Popes buried in St. Peter's Basilica
30:14 Altar of St. Gregory the Great
30:57 Monument to Pius VII
31:35 Altar of the Lie
32:20 The Chapel of Baptism
33:00 Monument to the Stuarts
Sources: Guide to St. Peter's Basilica; Libreria Etitrice Vaticana; Ats Italia Editrice srl ©2005
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Wikipedia: St. Peter's Basilica, St. Peter's Square
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