Europe - The Vatican!


For all Roman Catholics, visiting the Vatican City is a must when you're in Rome. We first went inside the Vatican Museum for a guided tour, which is the best idea I guess, because we don't have to queue to get in since our guide already bought tickets for us. The line is so long that it would take you hours to get in without reservations.

The entrance we took is from the Court of Pigna. The first thing you'll notice is the giant pine cone from 1st or 2nd century, and the giant golden orb that is more like modern art. Next room is the gallery of Roman sculptures. Marble, metal, and different type of rocks made up these sculptures of different themes. Then the map room with wonderful ceiling art that I can't stop taking pictures of and the tapestry room.

The Sistine Chapel! The chapel is smaller than I expected but the art work definitely made up for it! I was amazed by the intricate designs of the marble and of course, the frescoes!!! There were Events from the Life of Moses, Baptism of Christ, Temptations of Christ, among others. Magnificent work of art by Michaelangelo depicting the history of mankind before the coming of Christ on the ceiling, in panels are the events of Genesis and the miraculous Salvations of Israel. And the masterpiece behind the altar, The Last Judgement.

Connecting through a walkway is to St. Peter's Square. We entered the Basilica and the first I noticed is the altar with Bernini's baldacchino. And of course the Pieta by Michaelangelo. This work of art depicts the body of Jesus on Mary's lap after the crucifixion.

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  1. JackMay 15, 2016 at 1:59 PM

    Italy is an important country to reclaim! It definitely remains one of my favorite places. I would love to go there again and again. Thank you!
    holiday in italy

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