Monument of Pope St. Peter’s Basilica Pius VIII | Exclusive Official Vatican Museum Tours. Private Exclusive Guided Tours in Rome and Customized itineraries.
The Monument of Pope Pius VIII by Tenerani is not just a statue but a representation of the Pope among the statues of the Saviour, St. Peter, and St. Paul. This forms the most religious monument in the church, a testament to the rich history and significance of St. Peter’s Basilica.
The door right underneath the door is the entrance to the:
The church’s Sacristy was built during the reign of Pope Pius VI after the design of Marchionni.
Most worthy of notice in it is the famous Ciborio by Donatello in the chapel of the Benefiziati and the:
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Step into the church’s treasury, a sanctuary of exquisite vestments. Marvel at the copes and chasuble, crafted with the utmost precision and delicacy. Admire the renowned “Candelabra” by A. Gentile, the “Dalmatica” believed to have been used for Emperor Charlemagne’s coronation in 800 (though it’s an XIII century masterpiece), and a stunning cross inspired by Michelangelo’s design. As you exit, you’ll be greeted by the Monument of Pope Pius VII, a testament to the artistic prowess of Thorwaldsen, a Danish artist.
Pius VII was the pope who crowned Napoleon the First. Afterward, having excommunicated the Emperor, he was banished by him and confined in Grenoble, Savona, and Fontainebleau for about seven years. After this, he returned triumphantly to Rome and lived to see the Emperor’s downfall. He died peacefully in Rome, in the Quirinal Palace, in 1823 after re-establishing the Jesuits’ order, which Clement XIV had suppressed.
