Saint Peter’s Basilica is getting a makeover as part of the current jubilee, the holy year celebrated by the Catholic church every 25 years. Improvements began several months ago.
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- Saint Peter’s Basilica is undergoing a major restoration of its cupola. 13s
- A suspended scaffold was designed to allow restoration without interrupting basilica activities. 39s
- The restoration focuses on the Clementine Dome, with a team working on 17th-century mosaics. 54s
- Nearly 200 square meters of mosaics, dating back to Pope Clement VIII, are being reconditioned. 1m 33s
- The restoration is expected to take 18 months to complete. 1m 55s