The intended effect of Bernini's colonnade at Saint Peter's Church is to exalt the Catholic Church.
Explanation:
Designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini in the 17th century, St. Peter's Square, which integrates the great architectural manifestations of Christianity in the small Vatican state, is based on the classical style receiving influences also from the Baroque. Its classic style is represented by the Doric column that adorns the entrance to St. Peter's Basilica surrounded by a large oval area. The Baroque style is, in turn, representing in the very characteristic oval space of the square, a reflection of the Counter-Reformation.
