Porta Santa di San Pietro

The Porta Santa di San Pietro, also known as the Holy Door, is a significant feature of St. Peter's Basilica. It is a door that is bricked up on the inside and is only opened during Holy Years, which are celebrated every 25 years. The door is adorned with bronze panels that depict scenes of man's sin and redemption through God's mercy. The Holy Door represents Jesus, the Good Shepherd and the gate of the sheep pen, and is a symbol of the Pope's magisterium. The door is also called the 'Door of the Great Pardon' and is a place of great spiritual significance for pilgrims who come to make the most of the indulgence during the Holy Year