A digital twin of St. Peter's Basilica has been created using artificial intelligence to explore one of the world's most important monument's.

Microsoft has teamed up with the Vatican to bring St Peter’s Basilica online using the power of AI, enabling people anywhere in the world to visit the famous religious site without leaving home.

St Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican City has been recreated in digital form using the latest developments in artificial intelligence. “Through the digital twin, people worldwide can explore and engage with the Basilica’s rich history and architecture, regardless of their physical location,” says a Vatican statement.