7 MOVIES AND SERIES SET IN VATICAN CITY
Brother Sun, Sister Moon (Franco Zeffirelli, 1972) This is a dramatization of events in the life of St. Francis of Assisi from before his conversion experience through his audience with the pope, including his friendship with St. Clare. (via IMDB) Karol:...
ST PETER’S TREASURY MAP
St Peter’s Treasury contains church ornaments, statues, papal mitres and various objects, usually gifts of kings or princes. Hall A 101 – Entrance Hall B 141 – Tortile column Hall D 137 – Chapel of “I Beneficiati” 138 – Vatican Cross 139 – Eucharistic Tabernacle Hall...
St Peter’s Basilica and Square Map
Thanks to www.stpetersbasilica.info for this article. The Square – Piazza San Pietro This monumental elliptical space (240m wide), is the masterpiece of Gian Lorenzo Bernini, who laid it out during the pontificates of Alexander VII and of Clement IX...
St. Peter’s Square and Basilica Map
1. Colonnades 2. The Passetto 3. Alexander VII Coat of Arms 4. The Fountains 5. The Obelisk 6. Center of Colonnade 7. Sundial Markers 8. Papal Water Fountain 9. The spot where John Paul II was shot 10. Bronze Doors 11. Entrance to Charlemagne Wing 12. Restrooms 13....