- Image ID
- 2039
- Filename
- d50_217p.jpg
- Title
- Facade by Night
- Location
- St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City
- Caption
- Night view of the grand east facade of St Peter's Basilica, 116 m wide and 53 m high. Built from 1608 to 1614, it was designed by Carlo Modeno. The central balcony is called the Loggia of the Blessings and is used for the announcement of the new pope with "Habemus Papum" and his Urbi et Orbi blessing. The relief under the balcony, by Buonvicino, shows Christ giving the keys to St. Peter. The facade is topped by 13 statues of apostles in travertine. The dome was designed by Michelangelo and completed in 1593.
- Dates
- created July 15, 2006 | added May 25, 2010 | updated February 27, 2025
- Part of Trip
- 24
- Credit
- David Joyal
- Copyright
- All Rights Reserved. May not be copied without permission.
- Camera
- NIKON D50
- EXIF Data
- 35 mm · 0.33333 sec
- Image Size
- 2968 x 1956 px (5 MP)
- Quality
- 10
- EdStockPhoto?
- yes
- Art History Images?
- yes