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St Peter's - San Pietro: San Pietro - The centre of the Christian world
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  • Updated by tauroctonia on Aug 22, 2006
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  • Don't miss the view from the dome (cupola) - it's gorgeous! You can either take the elevator or walk the steps - senza ascensore - (which is cheaper and, I think, nicer because you can see more and enjoy this majestic church to the fullest). Better come in the early morning, because there won't be so many people around.

    The interior is a treasure of art: Italians greatest - Michelangelo and Benini - are to be found there. Have a look at "La Pietà", a marble statue from Michelangelo. The dome itself is his work as well.

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    Address: Vatican city
    Website: www.stpetersbasilica.org
    Other Contact: www.vatican.va
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    Piazza di Spagna - Spanish Steps: Church + steps + fountain = Piazza di Spagna!
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  • Written by tauroctonia on Aug 22, 2006
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  • Definitely one of the must-sees in Rome. Popular meeting point, many tourists and definitely a good photo spot. It looks as perfect as a film scene. A friend told me that you are actually not allowed to sit on the steps (there are signs that say so), but no one cares!

    Did you know that the Spanish steps were actually built with the money provided by a French diplomat? And the Italians don't call it "Spanish steps" but "calinata di Trinità dei Monti".

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    Address: betw. Piazza di Spagna & Piazza Trinità dei Monti
    Directions: Metro station Spagna
    Website: www.piazzadispagna.it
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