Take a look at this a rare image of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome almost devoid of tourists. Normally, over 20,000 people visit this holy site of the Roman Catholic church every day. The foundation stone was laid in 1506 and construction took around 120 years. And it’s still pretty impressive to this day! Hands up who would like to visit the Basilica themselves one day! ⛪ 📍 Rome, Italy⁠ 📸 instagram.com/roberto_celestri | DW Travel

"St. Peter's Basilica: Vatican's majestic heart, where faith, art, and history meet in grandeur 🌟🏰✝️ #Vatican #StPetersBasilica" | Days in Italy

With visible emotion, Pope Leo XIV closes the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica—the last one still open—marking the end of the Jubilee of Hope 2025. Crossed by over 33 million pilgrims, the door had been opened by Pope Francis on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2024. The 27th ordinary Jubilee in the history of the Catholic Church—and the second of the 21st century—comes to a close on the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord. | Catholic News Agency