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THE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC M ^GAZINE 



© Donald McLeish 



ST. PETER'S, IN ROME, THE LARGEST CHURCH IN THE WORLD (SEE PAGE III) 



Founded by the Emperor Constantine, the majestic edifice owes much of its splendor 

 to Michael Angelo and to Raphael, who were engaged in its construction and decoration. 

 The facade is surmounted by a balustrade with statues of Christ and the Apostles. The 

 piazza in front is inclosed with huge colonnades, each of which contains four series of 

 Doric columns. 



