05/04/2026
St. Peter's Basilica, Bernini's Baldacchino. The Baldacchino is made up of 4 columns, each standing 12 meters high, which are adorned with Corinthian capitals. It is made from 700 kg of bronze and gilded in gold which was donated by King Henry IV of France. Aside from its indistinguishable beauty, the Baldacchino is a special part of the Church because it was built right above the Tomb of St. Peter. Was blessed to see this with my own eyes.