Once you have gone past the elliptical area, is a square where the Catholic pilgrims can attend masses on sundays

View from the St. Peter's Basilica of Piazza San Pietro

The facade

The Holy Door is opened only for great celebrations.

From the Basilica, there is a passage to the Vatican Apostolic (Papal)Palace through this entrance

The ceiling of the portico, also designed by Maderno

Inside the Basilica, facing the facade.

In the towers to either side of the façade are two clocks. The clock on the left has been operated electrically since 1931

The archway leads to the Baptistery

The Nave (which spans across the picture) is 218m in length. This junction leads to the Choir Chapel. The 4 statues on each side are saints.

The choir chapel