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The backdrop for the Pope's speeches to the faithful, this is undoubtedly the most famous square in the world. Partially enclosed by two sweeping curved colonnades that imbue it with sobriety and solemnity, it was laid out from 1656 by Bernini, the master of Baroque. At its centre stands a 1C BC obelisk which was shipped from Heliopolis to Rome in 37AD on Caligula's orders. It was erected here in 1585 at Sixtus V's request by Domenico Fontana.
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Things to see and donearby
- The Green Guide165 m - Piazza San Pietro, 00193 Roma
- The Green Guide227 m - Via Paolo VI, 40026 Roma
- The Green Guide231 m - Stradone del Giardini, 00193 Roma
More tourist attractions in Vatican City
Where to sleepnearby
- From €168Residenza Paolo VI129 m - Via Paolo VI 29, 00193 Rome
- From €39BorgoNove182 m - 2 Via del Mascherino, 00193 Rome
- From €76Borgo 177208 m - 177 Borgo Pio, 00193 Rome
More hotels in Vatican City
Where to eatnearby
- Gran Caffè RossettiAround€22170 m - Piazza Papa Pio XII, 4, 00193 Roma
- Il PozzettoAround€40196 m - Borgo Pio, 167, I-00193 Roma
- Trattoria MarcellaAround€25211 m - Via del Mascherino, 26, 00193 Roma
More restaurants in Vatican City
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