St Peter's Square Explained

Understand the architecture of St Peter's Square and discover all the hidden details that the greatest minds of the Renaissance created. Join me as we travel through history to understand the significance of this monumental masterpiece.

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The Site of St Peter's Square: 0:00
Construction of the New Basilica: 2:35
Architectural Elements of St. Peter’s Square: 3:21
Spatial Experience of St. Peter’s Square: 5:39
Original Plan and Via della Conciliazione: 6:24
Renaissance and Baroque Design: 8:09
Shape and Geometry of the Square: 9:02
Architectural Details: 11:08
The Statues of Saints: 13:38

[ManuelBravo]

What's your favorite square in Rome?

[roryo]

It feels like a stroke of genius to have an architect explain a religious object. I love the precise, incisively illustrated description of the difference between an ellipse and an oval.

[jeff__w]

You always combine perfectly detailed narration with precisely highlighted visuals, which make for crystal clear explanation (and a great viewer experience). It’s amazing!

[ThePagorman]

Another excellent video. Well done! Looking forward to the next one.

[davidush]

Amazing video as always, Manuel. Feeds my passion for architecture and history

[coulie]

Absolutely love your vids Manuel, I always say Bravo !!

[WaKincaid]

I so admire & appreciate your beautifully spoken explanation of St. Peter’s

[jamesallison]

Del Popolo for sure. It has a kind of nostalgia and expectation and openness. Don’t know why really, just love it.

[Nobodyrpresident]

Your content is incredible; a treasure trove to those of us who love history and architecture. Thank you! Please consider doing a video (perhaps two parts) on the contributions of each of St. Peter’s architects: Bernardo Rossellino, Giuliano da Sangallo, Bramante, Raffaello Sanzio, Giovanni Giocondo, Antonio da Sangallo il Giovane, Baldassarre Peruzzi, Michelangelo Buonarroti, Domenico Fontana, Giacomo Della Porta, Jacopo Barozzi da Vignola, Pirro Ligorio, Carlo Maderno, Gian Lorenzo Bernini and Francesco Borromini.

[joelwalsh]

I don't speak Latin or Italian but I would still watch a video with Manuel narrating in Latin or Italian. Expanding an already impressive rare bilingual Youtube channel.

[ernotaipale]

Been there once, hope to return someday. Great basilica, great city.

[davidfarrell]

0:41 Manuel Bravo is the emperor of Egypt 😊

[omegaroyal]

Already liked the video. Guaranteed to be good.

[ghuntg]

Your videos are always wonderful and informative. Thank you.

[dragonmartijn]

Quality content like always, keep exploring and informing, Manuel!

[edvardasjudzentis]

Thank you Manuel for very interesting and professional content as always. Waiting for next video!

[joseantoniovelilla]

Una absoluta maravilla 🤩, gracias por tu tiempo y trabajo 👏🤩

[ioanacozma]

Went to Rome this year, loved everything there! Your videos help me understand everything much better!

[andreideferrer]

Excellet content, as always! Greetings from a brazilian fan...

[KennethDelavergne]

Stunning. We studied a lot of this info in architecture school but not as detailed. Interesting as always. Thanks! 😎