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Peter?s Square is 300,000 square feet and can hold about 400,000
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DIMENSIONS OF ST. PETER?S SQUARE
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http://www.svconline.com/mag/avinstall_reaching_masses/
REACHING THE MASSES
Designing and providing inconspicuous, custom-designed sound
reinforcement at the Vatican's St. Peter's Square.
St. Peter's Square is the main entryway to the basilica, dominated by
a colonnade that is considered to be legendary architect Bernini's
finest work. The square, reported to be built over the tomb of the
martyred Apostle Peter, measures more than 750 feet (250 m) long and
400 feet (130 m) wide, and thus,it actually forms a long rectangle,
bowed outward in its middle section, as it leads to the basilica.
***** 750 x 400 = 300,000 square feet or 250 x 130 = 32,500 square meters
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http://www.acousticdimensions.com/profiles/vatican.htm
The Vatican - St. Peter's Square
Millions flock to the Vatican each year to attend masses and
celebrations held in St. Peter?s Square, the main entryway to the
basilica. The square, reported to be built over the tomb of the
martyred Apostle Peter, measures more than 750 feet long and 400 feet
wide, and thus, forms a long rectangle, bowed outward in its middle
section, as it leads to the basilica.
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PEOPLE CAPACITY OF ST. PETER?S SQUARE
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http://travel2.nytimes.com/top/features/travel/destinations/europe/italy/rome/sight_details.html?vid=1083747052229
Piazza di San Pietro
St. Peter's Square. This square (actually an oval) is the vast main
entrance into Vatican territory. It's one of Bernini's most
spectacular masterpieces, completed in 1667 after 11 years' work -- a
relatively short time in those days, considering the vastness of the
task -- and capable of holding 400,000 people.
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http://www.inmagla.com/2002/feature_archive/803g.cfm
Roma ? La Dolce Adrenaline
Perhaps nothing can prepare the first-time traveler for Vatican City.
St. Peter's Square can hold 400,000 people; the colonnade's balustrade
showcases statues of 140 saints.
http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Europe/Italy/Lazio/Rome-144659/Things_To_Do-Rome-St_PetersVatican_City-BR-5.html
St Peter's/Vatican City: Piazza San Pietro
This magnificent square was designed by Bernini. It was completed in
1667 and can hold 400.000 people.
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http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/04/04/world/main685325.shtml
Pilgrims Flock To Rome
The great square, which when jammed to capacity can hold 250,000
people, is already being readied for the event. Authorities were
estimating that well over 500,000 people will try to cram into St.
Peter's Square on Friday alone for the funeral.
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