St. Peter's Square and Vatican urban projects (1606–1667)

1. Maderno begins new façade for St. Peter’s

   Feb 11, 1608Labels: Carlo Maderno, Pope Paul, St Peter's

   • Vatican
   • Britannica

2. Acqua Paola’s terminal fountain erected on Janiculum

   Jan 1, 1612Labels: Fontana dell'Acqua, Janiculum Hill

   • Wikipedia

3. St. Peter’s façade substantially completed

   Jul 21, 1612Labels: Carlo Maderno, St Peter's

   • StPetersBasilica info
   • Vatican

4. Maderno redesigns the Vatican-side piazza fountain

   Jan 1, 1614Labels: Carlo Maderno, Vatican Fountain

   • Vatican
   • Turismo Roma

5. Bernini commissioned to redesign St. Peter’s forecourt

   Jul 31, 1656Labels: Gian Lorenzo, Pope Alexander, St Peter's

   • Vatican
   • AP News

6. Bernini authorized to proceed with colonnade scheme

   Mar 1, 1657Labels: Gian Lorenzo, Colonnade Scheme

   • Vatican

7. Colonnade design agreement finalized

   Apr 1, 1659Labels: Colonnade Agreement, St Peter's

   • Vatican

8. Bernini remodels the Scala Regia processional stairs

   Jan 1, 1663Labels: Gian Lorenzo, Scala Regia

   • Wikipedia

9. Bernini completes Scala Regia remodeling

   Jan 1, 1666Labels: Scala Regia, Gian Lorenzo

   • Wikipedia

10. St. Peter’s Square colonnade completed

    Jan 1, 1667Labels: Colonnade, St Peter's, Gian Lorenzo

    • Basilica San Pietro
    • Vatican

11. Maderno fountain rebuilt and realigned by Bernini

    Jan 1, 1667Labels: Maderno Fountain, Gian Lorenzo, Obelisk

    • Vatican
    • Turismo Roma