Italy Part ii The Vatican

What can I say about this fabulous place.  Saint Peters Basilica was designed by Michelangelo and it simply awesome.  It is 45 stories tall, but never does it appear to be that large.  His use of the columns and shaping and spacing make it appear smaller and the same size from anywhere.

Our first view was the evening before and saw it lit up at night.  Simply beautiful.

We had a tour of the Sistine Chapel and the ceiling that Michelangelo painted is unreal and again awesome.  Before getting to the chapel we toured a few of the museums of the Vatican and the art treasures are priceless and indescribable.  The inside of St. Peters is also amazing.  The statues, art, gold, many alters, and some of the popes are in state in glass.  outside of the Basilica we were again awed by the architecture of Michelangelo.  Cannot put it into writing.

Again until next time

Mom & Dad Browne