According to Vatican News, the new state-of-the-art lighting will ensure more intense and well-distributed light that “will further enhance the dome.” ...

Of course, if you prefer a view that’s literally breathtaking, you can always climb all 551 steps to the dome of St Peter’s. Cameras at the ready… Read more: The best hotels in Rome for ...

Michelangelo’s dome, Gian Lorenzo Bernini’s colonnade and the ancient tomb of the apostle Peter have been recreated within ...

Many visitors enjoy trekking to the top of the dome ... to view the schedule. No ticket is required to see the pope on Sundays, when he usually address the crowd in St. Peter's Square at noon.