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The Dome and Alter baldacchino

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The Basilica centers around the Papal Altar where only the Pope celebrates Mass. It was consecrated by Clement VIII, June 5, 1594, on top of several other older altars.

Rising above the altar is the baldacchino (95ft. canopy), Bernini's masterpiece and first work in St. Peter's. The ancient tomb of St. Peter lies directly below the altar.

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Dave Berry24-Mar-2016 00:20
Great perspective and exposure. Beautiful scene! V!
lou_rozensteins06-Nov-2010 00:50
A great angle, and amazing detail. Very well done.
Barbara Read and Fred Schaad06-Nov-2010 00:38
Magnificent architecture and a grand composition. Voted
William Barletta05-Nov-2010 18:19
Very fine capture. Bravo.
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