Astonishing Facts about Michelangelo’s Pieta

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5Moved to St. Peter’s Basilica

Initially commissioned for a cardinal’s funeral monument, the Pieta found its permanent home in St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City.

The decision to move the sculpture to the Vatican was met with initial resistance due to its stunning beauty and the desire to keep it within easy public access. However, Pope Julius II insisted on placing it in the Vatican, where it remains a focal point for pilgrims and art enthusiasts.