Scala Regia (The Bronze Door)

This is located at the head of Bernini's right colonnade and is the monumental entrance to the
City of Vatican State, named the "Bronze Door".  One uses this staircase
to go get their General Audience tickets, which is through the Bronze Door at the
top of the stairs and to the right in the Bernini Corridor.  You must tell the Swiss Guard that you are there
to pick up your General Audience tickets and he will let you pass.

Photo:  Stuardt-Mikhail Clarke