The 211th edition of Il-Belt Victoria has just been launched. Published by St George’s Basilica, the publication includes an article on the decoration of the basilica’s ceiling by Gian ...
Some 50,000 people visit St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City daily. The 500-year-old structure, with its 448-foot-high dome, ...
atop a pillar, which explains the basilica's name. In addition to the sacred pillar, the interior is richly decorated, with several frescoes by Francisco de Goya and Francisco Bayeu. St George's ...
The epicenter of Roman Catholicism, St. Peter's Basilica is centered in Vatican City and is renowned for its stunning architecture. What's more, it's open daily for free. (Though it's closed on ...
If you look closely at the center gable on the exterior of the basilica, you can even see a statue of St. Mark along with Venice's emblem: a lion with wings. Many consider the basilica to be a ...