Wiktionary(3.00 / 2 votes)Rate this definition: 1  manifestation(Noun) The act or process of becoming manifest. The last known manifestation of the ghost was over ten years ago. 2  manifestation(Noun) The embodiment of an intangible, or variable thing. This particular manifestation resembled a young girl crying.
On the left side of the street a modern wall now marks the official boundary between Italy and the Vatican grounds; it was built shortly after 1929, when the Vatican became independent. The gate you soon pass by, constantly looked over by Swiss Guards, is Porta Sant'Anna, [ map ref.
There are three state staircases in the Vatican. The first and best-known is the Scala Regia, which leads up to the Sala Regia. It was built under Alexander VII by Bernini, who, by the skilful arrangement of the columns supporting the curves, has entirely concealed the narrowing of the staircase towards the top.