The nave of Saint Peter's Basilica. (Nef de la basilique Saint-Pierre)- Pope Benedict XVI and cardinals pray in front of the coffin of John Paul II at St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican following his beatification on May 1; 2011. - The Baldachin by Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1598-1680)Bernini's first work at St. Peter's was to design the baldacchino; a pavilion-like structure 28.74 metres tall and claimed to be the largest piece of bronze in the world; which stands beneath the dome and above the altar.(St Peter's basilica; basilique Saint-Pierre; Petersdom)Vatican 2011