St. Peter's Square

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St. Peter's Square (Piazza Pio XII) is the huge square located directly in front of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City.

The square was designed by Bernini in the mid 17th century and is surrounded by huge Doric columns.

St. Peter's Square - Piazza Pio XII
St. Peter's Square, Vatican Square

St. Peter's Square is sometimes used for addresses given by the Pope.

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