{"id":2053,"date":"2024-03-03T17:25:02","date_gmt":"2024-03-03T15:25:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dotonmap.com\/?p=2053"},"modified":"2025-11-07T20:29:19","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T20:29:19","slug":"ploshad-petra","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dotonmap.com\/zh\/italy\/vatikan\/ploshad-petra\/","title":{"rendered":"\u68b5\u8482\u5188\u5723\u5f7c\u5f97\u5927\u6559\u5802\u5e7f\u573a"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>St. Peter\u2019s Square<\/strong> is the central open space of Vatican City, located directly in front of St. Peter\u2019s Basilica. It is one of the most visited squares in the world and a must-see attraction for anyone traveling to Rome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u4f4d\u7f6e\u548c\u4ea4\u901a<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The square can be reached from Rome via the wide avenue Via della Conciliazione, which leads directly to the Vatican. Despite being a separate state, the Vatican has no border controls with Italy\u2014entry to the square is completely free, and you can come here at any time of day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to See on the Square<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Entrance to St. Peter\u2019s Basilica<\/strong> \u2013 located on the right-hand side of the square. To get inside, visitors must pass through a security checkpoint with metal detectors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Papal Balcony<\/strong> \u2013 from here, the Pope addresses the crowds on special occasions, such as Easter and Christmas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Vatican Post Office<\/strong> \u2013 situated on the left-hand side of the square. It is famous among tourists because you can send postcards with unique Vatican stamps, available only here.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Egyptian Obelisk<\/strong> \u2013 a 35-meter-tall monument dating back to Ancient Egypt, brought from Heliopolis to Rome and later placed in the center of the square.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Twin Fountains<\/strong> \u2013 located on either side of the obelisk, they add symmetry and harmony to the square.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Christmas Decorations<\/strong> \u2013 during the winter holidays, a giant Christmas tree and Nativity scene are installed, attracting thousands of visitors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Architecture and Design<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The square was designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini between 1656 and 1667. Its most striking feature is the elliptical colonnade, consisting of 284 Doric columns arranged in four rows. Above the colonnade stand 140 statues of saints, creating an awe-inspiring impression. The semicircular embrace of the colonnades was intended to symbolize the \u201copen arms of the Church\u201d welcoming believers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The fa\u00e7ade of St. Peter\u2019s Basilica and its marble statues form the backdrop of the square, making it one of the most photographed places in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u5386\u53f2\u80cc\u666f<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The location of St. Peter\u2019s Square is not accidental. In Ancient Rome, this site was home to Nero\u2019s Circus and a large necropolis. Tradition holds that the Apostle Peter was executed here, and later a small basilica was built on the site of his martyrdom. The current St. Peter\u2019s Basilica replaced the older structure, becoming one of the grandest churches in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u4eca\u5929<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">St. Peter\u2019s Square is the <strong>ce<\/strong>nter of public life in the Vatican. During papal audiences and celebrations, hundreds of thousands of people fill the square. On ordinary days, tourists and pilgrims from around the globe gather here to admire its beauty, visit the basilica, or simply sit and enjoy the atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Address<\/strong>: Piazza San Pietro, Vatican City<br><strong>Open 24\/7<\/strong> \u2013 free access to the square at all times<br><strong>Tip<\/strong>: Arrive early in the morning to enjoy the square with fewer crowds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dotonmap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/ploshad-petra_03.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"807\" data-id=\"2056\" src=\"https:\/\/dotonmap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/ploshad-petra_03.jpg\" alt=\"Reconciliation Street. You can get there from Rome to Peter's Square\" class=\"wp-image-2056\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dotonmap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/ploshad-petra_03.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/dotonmap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/ploshad-petra_03-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dotonmap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/ploshad-petra_03-1024x646.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dotonmap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/ploshad-petra_03-768x484.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Reconciliation Street. You can use it to get from Rome to Peter&#8217;s Square<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dotonmap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/ploshad-petra_06.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"559\" data-id=\"2058\" src=\"https:\/\/dotonmap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/ploshad-petra_06.jpg\" alt=\"An ancient Egyptian obelisk is installed in the very center of the cathedral square St. Peter\" class=\"wp-image-2058\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dotonmap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/ploshad-petra_06.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/dotonmap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/ploshad-petra_06-300x131.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dotonmap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/ploshad-petra_06-1024x447.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dotonmap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/ploshad-petra_06-768x335.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">An ancient Egyptian obelisk is installed in thecenter of the square<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dotonmap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/ploshad-petra_07.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"704\" data-id=\"2060\" src=\"https:\/\/dotonmap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/ploshad-petra_07-1024x704.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2060\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dotonmap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/ploshad-petra_07-1024x704.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dotonmap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/ploshad-petra_07-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dotonmap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/ploshad-petra_07-768x528.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dotonmap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/ploshad-petra_07.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dotonmap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/ploshad-petra_01.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"584\" data-id=\"2061\" src=\"https:\/\/dotonmap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/ploshad-petra_01-1024x584.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2061\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dotonmap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/ploshad-petra_01-1024x584.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dotonmap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/ploshad-petra_01-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dotonmap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/ploshad-petra_01-768x438.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dotonmap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/ploshad-petra_01.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dotonmap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/ploshad-petra_04.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"603\" data-id=\"2062\" 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