Enhancing the Beauty of St. Peter’s Basilica: New Lighting Fixtures for Michelangelo’s Dome
St. Peter’s Basilica, a masterpiece designed by Michelangelo, is set to shine brighter than ever with new state-of-the-art lighting fixtures. The aim is to provide a more intense and well-distributed light, enhancing the grandeur of the Renaissance architecture and creating a striking atmosphere with greater visual impact.
By Vatican News
The Fabric of St. Peter is currently working on maintenance and enhancement of the lighting systems of the Basilica, with a focus on Michelangelo’s dome. The objective is to better illuminate the drum of the large dome, ensuring functionality and checking light intensity.
These technical operations, including nighttime work, seek to highlight the beauty of the dome and the architectural marvel of the Basilica. The new lighting fixtures will offer a more intense, calibrated, and well-distributed light, enhancing the dome and creating a captivating atmosphere.
This project is part of a series of periodic maintenance interventions by the Fabric of St. Peter to preserve and enhance the Basilica and its artistic structures. The work will continue over the coming weeks, promising to further enhance the beauty of St. Peter’s Basilica for visitors and worshippers alike.
