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The Throne of St. Peter - Cathedra Petri

The Throne of St. Peter (Cathedra Petri) is a massive bronze sculpture created by Gianlorenzo Bernini between 1656 and 1666.  It can be found at the front of St. Peter's Cathedral.  A series of angels appear in a set of rays that stream up from the top of the sculpture.

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