The site Petros ení exhibitionwhich should be launched at the beginning of 2025, offers two distinct experiences: a public exhibition accessible to all visitors and a specialized “Octagons” experience reserved for booking offering a more targeted trip through certain artefacts and spaces.
Thanks to interactive kiosks and digital platforms, visitors can explore detailed visualizations of specific areas and learn more about their meaning. The project also includes an interactive website which allows people around the world to explore areas previously inaccessible to the basilica, including complex works of art in the dome.
“I believe that this adds to the spiritual experience of pilgrims coming to Rome. Make it myself gave me even more understanding of the memory of Saint-Pierre, his life and what he defended. gives life to this story. “
Brad Smith,, Vice-president and president, Microsoft
Preserve the sacred heritage
Beyond improving accessibility, the digital twin of the basilica is indeed used as a crucial tool for conservation. Ferres confirms that AI analysis revealed structural vulnerabilities which were previously invisible to the human eye, including missing mosaic tiles and subtle cracks. This information is invaluable to guide catering efforts and ensure long -term preservation of the basilica.
“A 3D model is not only an image of something; It is a full database, ”explains Ubelmann. “You can put a lot of information. I like the idea of keeping an archive and transmitting these assets to the next generation, but I also like this idea of better understanding what we cannot see even when we are inside the monument. »»