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Saint Peter Basilica's cupola gets a makeover

France 24 · 12 days ago
France 24
France 24
12 days ago

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
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