They teamed-up with digital preservation companyIconemto create a stunning digital replica of RomesRenaissance-erachurch using 400,000 high-resolution images.

This groundbreaking project lets you explore St. Peters Basilica in breathtaking detail through avirtual 3D tour.

And with the Vaticans 2025 Jubilee approaching, an extra 30 million pilgrims are expected to visit.

Interior of St. Peters Basilica, Vatican

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The project does more than open up St. Peters Basilica to a global audienceits also helping to protect it.

Take the 3D tour of St. Peters Basilica here.

you could now explore Romes St. Peters Basilica in breathtaking detail through a virtual 3D tour.