The Scala Regia in Saint Peter's Basilica, Rome, with the statue of Constantine to the right

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The Scala Regia (Royal Staircase) is a monumental flight of steps in the Vatican City, located within the Apostolic Palace and serving as the principal entrance to St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. Designed by the acclaimed architect Gian Lorenzo Bernini during the mid-17th century, the Scala Regia is a masterful example of Baroque architecture and illusionistic design. It connects the Vatican Palace to the Basilica, rising from the Sala Regia (Royal Hall) to the portico of St. Peter's.

Bernini ingeniously overcame the challenge posed by the limited space and the steep incline by employing a series of columns, pilasters, and a coffered vault, creating a forced perspective that enhances the sense of grandeur and depth. The Scala Regia is not only a functional passageway but also a symbolic ascent from the temporal power of the Papal States to the spiritual realm of the Church, culminating at the threshold of the most significant Renaissance church.

To the right of the Scala Regia stands a commanding statue of Emperor Constantine the Great, crafted by the artist Francesco Panini in the 18th century. This statue is a prominent feature of the staircase, representing Constantine's pivotal role in the history of Christianity, particularly his Edict of Milan in 313 AD, which granted religious tolerance throughout the Roman Empire and facilitated the spread of Christianity. The presence of Constantine's statue in this context serves as a reminder of the transition from the persecution of early Christians to the establishment of Christianity as a state religion, and the subsequent construction of the original St. Peter's Basilica by Emperor Constantine in the 4th century.

The Scala Regia, with its architectural finesse and historical significance, remains one of the most admired works within the Vatican complex, reflecting the grandeur of the Catholic Church and its deep-rooted connection to the history of Rome.

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