[{SlideShowNav}] !!!The baldachin (1) [{Image src='170vt.jpg' height='800' alt='The baldachin (1)' class='image_left' width='596'}] [{SET customtitle='The baldachin (1)'}] \\ The baldachin is a massive pavilion-like structure (30 m; 98 ft tall) that stands beneath the dome of St. Peters Basilica and over the high altar. It is reputed to be the largest piece of bronze in the world.