First stop, Vatican City. We spent several hours perusing through St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museum and the Sistine Chapel. Very awe-inspiring to say the least.
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| Vatican City or Vatican City State is a landlocked sovereign city-state whose territory consists of a walled enclave within the city of Rome, Italy. It has an area of approximately 44 hectares (110 acres), and a population of just over 800 (thanks wikipedia). |
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| The lines going into St. Peter's Basilica were wrapped around the courtyard. Luckily they moved fairly fast |
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| This is one of thousands of statues we saw inside the Vatican museum, Ella liked this one because of all of the children playing. (I thought it was a little creepy since the guy was naked but apparently clothes were not necessary back in the Roman days) |
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| This is the famous Pieta by Michelangelo. We listened to the Rick Steve's audio tour while in this huge church tour and it really does amaze how much level of detail and thought was put into each sculpture. This is the most popular spot in the building. |
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| St. Peter, one of Jesus apostles, is buried here hence the namesake. |
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| A sweet sister picture. |
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