St. Peter’s Basilica is preparing for the Jubilee of 2025 with the restoration of two of its most iconic treasures: the Baldachin and the Chair of St. Peter. The Baldachin, designed by Bernini between 1624 and 1635, rises nearly 29 meters above the Apostle’s tomb, with bronze columns inspired by the originals from the old basilica, and it had not been restored since 1758. The Chair, also by Bernini, houses the episcopal seat of St. Peter, supported by the great Doctors of the Church and crowned