In these weeks, the work of the new lighting of the architectural masterpiece designed by Miguel Angel is carried out. The light will be more intense, distributed uniformly and obtained with maximum energy saving.
Paulo Ondarza – Vatican City
For Easter, San Pedro Dome will have a state of lighting that will enhance the shapes designed by Miguel Angel. The project that was implemented by San Pedro Factory is part of the reorganization of the public lighting system in Basilica, which will also include the future interface. In recent weeks, old bulbs are replaced by the new generation.
The new lamps placed at the bottom of the dome drum
Adjustable lamps
In the next few days, the intensity regulation system will be installed. In fact, the “retail” bulbs – that is, with an adjustable density – will allow the appropriate harmony to reinforce the dome, the eternal city symbol. Intervention aims to improve and save energy with a more intense, calibration and well distributed light.
The statue of Miguel Bonnarotti at the foot of the dome of San Pedro
The dome that affects the sky
To date, the lamps have been placed on the top of the cylinder: they are currently installed at the bottom. Before the sacred week, it will also be installed on the outer wall of the ships and inherits Bazilica to facilitate the maximum night use and a greater optical effect of the dome, a masterpiece that is indisputable in the Renaissance structure. The work is carried out very carefully and precisely during the night hours to check the lighting quality. The project is part of a series of San Pedro Factory to maintain the value of the basilica and its technical structures.
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