A square in Vatican City, Rome, in front of St. Peter's Basilica, enclosed by a colonnade that Gian Lorenzo Bernini designed in the 17th century. Visitors cross the square to the basilica, pass the obelisk and fountains, and queue for security checks.
Highlights
- Stone discs in the paving
- Egyptian obelisk and fountains
- Basilica facade at the end
Good to know
- Packed on Sundays and Christian holidays
- Queues begin in the square
- Quieter early morning or evening
