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Join me as I explore St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican and discover all the little details you need to know to understand the architecture and history of this masterpiece. Watch in English: • St Peter's Basilica Explained Like and subscribe for more videos like this. Say hello to me on my networks: Patreon: / manuelbravo Facebook: / 100291972038929 Instagram: manuelbravus Watch my video explaining Rome: • Rome explained Watch my other videos about Italy: • Italy The old basilica: 00:00 Julius II commissions a new basilica: 1:39 The unfinished church: 2:38 Bramante's plan: 4:44 Other projects for St. Peter's: 5:22 Michelangelo's plan: 6:05 Dome: 6:40 Elongation of the nave: 8:04 Nave and transept: 9:44 Baldachin: 11:14 Cathedra Petri: 12:20 Interior decoration: 12:55 Facade and bell towers: 13:35 Obelisk: 15:37 St. Peter's Square: 17:34