The inside, Greek cross-shaped, is made
by a central cupola and 4 apsides. The
pillars support the women's gallery reserved
to the contemplative augustinian nuns.
Along the walls, at man height, there is
the beautiful Via Crucis of Pellini, in
ornamental white marble panels. The big
walnut wooden pulpit, well visible, was
made by the sculptor Emil Monti, while
on the floor, in the middle of basilica,
there are the armorial bearings of Pius
XII, in polychromic marbles. All the components
form a very nice ensemble, impressively
bright; it's a church filled with light
and colours, but, in the meantime, plunged
into a deeply mystic atmosphere.
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