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PAPAL BLESSING PRIVATE TOUR
SAINT PETER'S SQUARE
Private Guided Tour
Every Sunday the Holy Father FRANCESCO gives in St. Peter's square, the Apostolic Blessing to the faithful people and to the religious objects.
The papal blessing Private Tour includes the visit of St. Peter's Basilica, the magnificent St. Peter's square which was realized by Bernini in 1661 and the Vatican Grottoes where the Popes are buried.
At 12,00 the Pope appears at the window of his apartment and after a brief speech, he blesses people.
The Papal Blessing is a moment of great communion that brings us closer to the Lord.
This special moment of the Papal Blessing is called The Angelus.
The Hour of the Angelus, which corresponds to 12:00, reminds the faithful, through meditation and prayers, of the moment of the Annunciation - made by the Angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary.
The tour can be modified and adapted to every demand.
Every Sunday (about 2 ½ hours)
Only Sunday
Details at Booking.
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