Friminal: digital experience of St. Peter's Basilica with Barco projection

To carry out this immersive exhibition, fruit of the collaboration between Microsoft, he Vatican e Icon, seven projectors have been used Barco I600-4K8.

Petros eni (Peter is here) is an immersive exhibition that shows the story of the apostle and the largest Christian Basilica in the world. A trip that combines spirituality, art and technology in a synthesis between past and present. It is a visual spectacle that invites visitors to explore the history of the basilica through impressive video mapping in which the Barco I600-4K8 projectors.

The visit begins in the Ventagli room (Fans), where the tour is organized on two levels. On the one hand, reveals the origins of the Basilica and its reconstruction around the burial place of the apostle Peter.

On the other, guides the visitor on a digital exploration of the St. Peter's Basilica, suspended between heaven and earth: from the saints who welcome us and protect us from the top of the colonnade to the majestic dome that rises towards the sky, y, finally, to the altar erected over the tomb of Saint Peter.

In the octagonal rooms, The route covers the main stages of the life of Saint Peter until his martyrdom. The history of the apostle is intertwined with that of the basilica, which is shown first in a video made entirely of infographics and then in its current configuration, through views made with the latest technologies.

Among the challenges posed by the project was the facility's proximity to the Pope's residence., requiring strict security measures and frequent interruptions. Besides, Working in the historic and sacred surroundings of St. Peter's Basilica required careful planning and execution to preserve the integrity of the site and achieve the desired immersive experience..

The project, fruit of the collaboration between Microsoft, the vatican e Icon, resulted in the first 3D replica of St. Peter's Basilica. More than 400.000 High-resolution drone photographs of the structure were processed using artificial intelligence to create a detailed digital twin, allowing you to explore the basilica in a new way.

Orpheus, systems integrator for tourist attractions, was selected as an audiovisual engineering partner, and it chose Barco as a display partner.

Seven Barco projectors were used in the project in the octagonal rooms, highlighting different aspects of the martyr life of Saint Peter and its connection with the history of the basilica. The I600-4K8 were selected for their high brightness and color range, essential to create a captivating viewing experience and highlight the intricate details of the basilica's digital twin.

The use of these projectors not only improved the visual narrative with millimeter precision, but also provided a robust solution that met the project's strict quality and budget requirements..

Barco's flexible service offering ensures uninterrupted performance, with advanced exchange options that will provide quick replacements if necessary, something crucial to maintain the high standards required for this facility.

The high-quality mapping and detailed 3D replica have received great recognition, enhancing the cultural and historical appreciation of St. Peter's Basilica.

This year, Rome and the Vatican host a jubilee with more than 30 millions of pilgrims who are visiting the city and its basilica, in addition to the 50.000 who visit her on a normal day. Pétros Ení's exhibition plays a crucial role, offering visitors an immersive experience that fuses spirituality, art and technology.