The Vatican
No question, the Roman Catholic Church is the wealthiest entity on earth. A one day visit to the Vatican only scrapes the surface, but the amount of property, buildings, artwork and antiquities boggles the mind. And the items on display only represent a small fraction of all the items in storage.
If you plan to visit, leave lots of time. And be prepared to share the sights with others…. the Vatican is a huge tourist attraction. But if you have the chance to spend a day do so… the visual impact is worth it.
This beautiful statue caught my eye
Looking up in the Church
Michelangelo’s first statue
The Altar in St Peters church
Artwork everywhere
Always look up
Wall paintings
Beautiful ceiling artwork
More Michelangelo work
Fabric wall coverings
Even the ceilings have statues
The floor is magnificent as well
This one piece of marble was a bath
Continued ceiling work
Statues everywhere
An artists depiction of the RC Church covering the world
The Rion (or pinecone) represents the Vatican region of Rome
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