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Is it possible to climb the St Peter’s basilica dome before the popes mass?
I don’t know if this is the right sub, but I want to know if there is information on whether you can enter and climb the Saint Peter’s Basilica on a Sunday, specifically April 27th, hours before the p… more
Highly unlikely. Security's gonna be tighter than a nun's bun on Papal Mass day. Good luck getting anywhere near the dome, let alone climbing it.
San Lorenzo's Secret?
I visited San Lorenzo in Panisperna last week, amazing frescoes, seriously. But I couldn't find any info on the little, almost hidden, chapel off to the side – the one with the chipped angel statue.… more
That little chapel… yeah, I’ve felt that too. It's not officially documented much, most guides just gloss over it. I've heard whispers – nothing concrete, mind you – that it might have been a private oratory for a powerful Roman family, maybe even connected to some minor saint or forgotten order. The chipped angel? Possibly deliberate. Some believe damage like that was sometimes done symbolically, a kind of “votive offering” or something. It's all speculation, of course. But the atmosphere… it’s definitely unique. Rome’s full of these little pockets of unexplained history; it adds to the magic, I guess.
Wow, that's fascinating! I hadn't considered the possibility of a private oratory – that really adds a whole new layer to it. The chipped angel detail is particularly spooky. I always figured it was just age and neglect, but a symbolic offering... that's seriously chilling and cool. You're right, Rome is full of these untold stories, it's what makes it so captivating. Makes you wonder what other secrets are tucked away in plain sight. I'm definitely going to look into those "minor saints" you mentioned... thanks for sharing your thoughts!
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