On November 24 the exhibition On Antonio Gaudi and Sagrada Familia inaugurated in the Charlemange Wing of Bernini's colonnade around St. Peter's Square, reported The Vatican Today. The exhibition will remain open until 15 January 2012. The exhibition will occupy 800 square metres place. Visitors will be able to understand the history of the Basilica, get to know the next stages of its construction and have a vision of how the Sagrada Familia will look once it is completed. The exhibition presents photographs, models, audiovisual material, and examples of Gaudi's original work. Materials exposed come from the Temple of the Sagrada Familia Museum. In addition to the Sagrada Familia, the exhibition presented exhibits of other buildings of the great architect. The construction of cathedral began in 1882, but its completion date isn't known yet. Gaudi worked on template's construction for 43 years, but during his life it was built only a little part of cathedral. After Gaudi's death, the construction of Sagrada familia continued by differnet architects. Each of them claimed that seeks to build a church "in spirit of Gaudi". Today the area of cathedral is in three times higher than originally conceived. Only 8 of estimated 18 towers are ready. According to experts the construction of holy temple will take another 20 years to complete.

As reported by france24.com, St. Peter's Square will be restored to its 17th-century Baroque glory with a major renovation project due to be completed in 30 months. Work has already begun on part of the famous colonnade designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1598-1680) - the sculptor and architect behind some of Rome's best-known landmarks. It will restore the colours and the architectural integrity of Bernini's original design said the head of Vatican technical services, Pier Carlo Cuscianna. The project will encompass all of the square's 376 columns and pillars, 140 statues and 1,200 meter in terraces and cornices, as well as the Clementina and Gregoriana fountains and the Egyptian obelisk in the middle. "Generous sponsors" are financing the project, Cuscianna said, without mentioning any names. The Vatican Museums will oversee the work and two Italian companies Italiana Costruzioni and Fratelli Navarra have been selected to carry it out.