Description:
Text transcribed from caption: ST. PETER’S BASILICA - A NIGHT VIEW #1606
ROME -- St. Peter’s in Rome presents an inspiring picture on ceremonial
occasions at night when its great dome and facade are illuminated by
thousands of electric lights. The Cross of Michelangelo’s great dome rises
to a height of 453 feet and can be clearly seen in this photograph. It is a
landmark of the Holy City. To the left of the basilica is the Vatican Palace,
the Pope’s residence, and headquarters of the Secretariat of State and
other papal administrative offices and institutions. The palace contains
numerous reception halls and museums where some of the world’s greatest art
treasures are housed. One of its most beautiful features is the Sistine
Chapel which is adorned with Michelangelo’s frescoes. Credit Must Read:
RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (CP-NY-MES-1-6-C)
Creator:
Michelangelo Buonarotti, 1475-1564. (architect)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Basilica di San Pietro in Vaticano., Vatican Palace (Vatican City), Catholic Church--Buildings.
Topics:
Church buildings--Vatican City., Papal residences--Vatican City., Church architecture--Vatican City., Architecture, Renaissance--Vatican City., Plazas--Vatican City.
Geographic subjects:
Piazza San Pietro (Vatican City), Vatican City--Buildings, structures, etc.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:357368