We walked to the Vatican this morning and got hooked up with a tour that bypassed the long line to get in. It was really wonderful to have the guide and well worth the price. The collection of sculpture and art at the Vatican is staggering and truly overwhelming. I don’t think we even scratched the surface of what is contained there. The hall of maps, the sculptures, the endless busts, every ceiling painted, frescoed, or carved and gilded. The Sistine Chapel is another of the world’s wonders. Not only the ceiling, which is overwhelming in its size and beauty, but the frescoes along the sides and the altar fresco- Michaelangelo’s Last Judgement, It was so powerful and vibrant. All those souls being damned!!! Not so many going up to heaven….
St. Peters Basilica is another place where words can’t really describe it. It’s HUGE!!!! And incredibly grandiose!!!!! The Bernini altar canopy is out of this world. The holy spirit on the far wall with the light shining through, the gold, the mosaics on the floor. The huge sculptures of various Popes. There are 11 different chapels inside the Basilica!
Everyone should visit this place- it is beyond amazing.
After we left we walked to the Piazza Navona for a late lunch. This square is filled with artists/vendors selling prints of various sites in Rome. We enjoyed some wine and shared a pizza. There was a street musician playing some Pink Floyd and Carlos Santana on his guitar so Dan was happy! We did a slow stroll back to Campo Di Fiori, with a stop at ETabli, a beautiful restaurant, for more wine. As Dan says, “so much wine, so little time.”
St. Peters Basilica is another place where words can’t really describe it. It’s HUGE!!!! And incredibly grandiose!!!!! The Bernini altar canopy is out of this world. The holy spirit on the far wall with the light shining through, the gold, the mosaics on the floor. The huge sculptures of various Popes. There are 11 different chapels inside the Basilica!
Everyone should visit this place- it is beyond amazing.
After we left we walked to the Piazza Navona for a late lunch. This square is filled with artists/vendors selling prints of various sites in Rome. We enjoyed some wine and shared a pizza. There was a street musician playing some Pink Floyd and Carlos Santana on his guitar so Dan was happy! We did a slow stroll back to Campo Di Fiori, with a stop at ETabli, a beautiful restaurant, for more wine. As Dan says, “so much wine, so little time.”
2 comments:
I am enjoying yours and Dan's fabulous adventure in Italy. BUT, as Gen asked...Where's the pics??? Your blog has been great, those great meals and wines and the beauty of the Italian countryside, the mediterranean and Venice, The Vatican and Rome, it's been a good read...
Your trip has been amazing. Valeri
Hey Val,
I am amazed that anyone is even reading my ramblings! I had very limited internet connection up until a few days ago, so I need to catch up. Dan and I both have colds- and we are headed home tomorrow. I am going to try to get some pics up now.
Love you
Dee
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