New snack bar in St Peter’s Basilica to mark 400th anniversary

• The Vatican is commemorating the 400th anniversary of St Peter’s Basilica’s consecration with a series of visitor-focused enhancements.
• New initiatives include expanded access to the basilica's terrace, an upgraded snack bar, and a streamlined online reservation system to reduce queues.
• Further improvements involve simultaneous translations for Masses in up to 60 languages and a new permanent exhibition detailing the basilica's rich history.
• The upgraded snack bar, which generated media discussion about serving food in a sacred space, was defended by Cardinal Mauro Gambetti as acceptable for visitors.
• These initiatives, sponsored by Italian energy giant ENI, commemorate the consecration in 1626 by Pope Urban VIII of St. Peter’s

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Vatican expands tourist experience at St. Peter’s Basilica as pizza now offered