Sacred Destinations Destinations St. Peter's Basilica St. Peter's Basilica Photos 25725 × share full URL share short URL embed link code photo 15 of 126 Previous | Next St. Peter's Square View of St. Peter's Square (Piazza San Pietro) looking east, with chairs set up for an outdoor service in July. The huge elliptical plaza was designed by Bernini and built between 1656 and 1667. Credit: Holly Hayes