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St. Peter's Square (Piazza San Pietro) – a grand space before the main church of the Christian world – St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City.

Its oval shape is not random: the architecture creates a sense of motion – perspectives change depending on the viewing angle. This is not just a square, but a living stage where architecture dialogues with the sky, light, and history.

Did you know? The square's design by Gian Lorenzo Bernini is meant to symbolically embrace pilgrims in the "motherly arms" of the Church.

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