St Peter's Rome

After spending most of the day at the Museums we felt we shouldn't leave the Vatican City without visiting St Peter's Basilica. We had seen St Peter's Square on the TV, filled with people. It seemed a little smaller in real life and we realised how tightly packed it must be sometimes.
The colonnades are very impressive with drinking fountains at intervals
A view of the obelisk in the square from the cool of the colonnade

Looking down from the steps of St Peters

One of the fountains in the square (the square is really a circle! I wonder if this is a blip in translation or maybe the popes did not like the connection with the word circus)

The entrance to St Peters

The first view inside, the light is natural sunshine!

It did look spectacular.

Petre

In the 20th century, builders discovered the bones of St Peter

There is no doubt that St Peters is truly spectacular. It was after all designed by some of the greatest artists who ever lived and is described as one of the holiest site in Christendom.

Clothing was regulated so no bare shoulders, no shorts, etc and our bags were scanned. I was surprised that cameras were allowed and so many people were wondering about takings photos. It was quieter by the time we arrived and many people, of course, were they to pray.

Entrance was free but you pay to visit the dome and treasury.

Definitely worth a visit!

Website - St Peter's Rome