TruemorsBerinin's baldachino is supported by bronze columns that are said to be made from bronze taken from the Pantheon.
St. Peter's Basilica
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Title: St. Peter's Basilica
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Created: Thu, 05/29/2008 - 3:32am
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at 03:52 on May 29th, 2008
I was in Rome in April and St. Peter's was stunning. In the center of the Basilica is the altar designed by Bernini. Said to cover the remains of St. Peter, it is supported by huge columns that are made from bronze taken from the Pantheon. These dark rich columns stand out against the lighter, brighter marbles and frescos. Each column is about 100 feet tall to put size in perspective.