Tag: Vatican behind-the-scenes tours

  • Basilica bells: history and functioning

    Basilica bells: history and functioning

    Unlock the secrets of St. Peter’s bells – from ancient rituals to modern-day operations The bells of St. Peter’s Basilica have marked time, celebrated events, and called the faithful for centuries, yet most visitors never learn their fascinating stories. Towering above Vatican City, these bronze giants represent both spiritual symbolism and remarkable engineering. Many tourists…