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A poetic description is that the colonnade is to be seen as open arms welcoming people to St Peter's.

According to Bernini, they are meant to symbolize the gathering of Christianity.

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Bernini's design for the piazza in St. Peter's Square is symbolic of the harmonious relationship between the Catholic Church and the people. The two colonnades that embrace the square represent the Church's open arms welcoming the faithful. The obelisk in the center symbolizes the triumph of Christianity over pagan beliefs.

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