Find a large number of images of this famous and beautiful cathedral taken from various locations outside of the building.

Take a look at these images of the plaza at St. Peter's Cathedral in Rome, including pictures taken from atop Bernini's famous columns.

See several photographs, or read about Bernini's majestic Doric columns that adorn the famous piazza he designed to front the cathedral.

Don't have the time or money to make it to Rome? Take this photographic tour of the architectural and artistic gem that is St. Peter's.

Find out how the modern-day St. Peter's came to be from this article that traces its history from Constantine's first church to Bernini's piazza.

Find details, commentary, resources and photos of this Renaissance cathedral built by Giacomo della Porta.