Today we took a bus ride to Vatican City. Immediately, we were surrounded by arguably the best architecture both countries had to offer. Our group had the same idea of immediately heading towards St Peter's Basilica. Inside, I was entranced by every individual art piece. Each one was handcrafted with immense attention to detail. Paintings covered every square inch of the ceiling with gave the atmosphere darker lighting adding to the tranquil experience. An array of sculptures also covered the perimeter of the basilica. Some were made of stone that so perfectly etched the way clothing lies on real flesh. The metalwork is equally crafted and well maintained. My personal favorite is the arrangement of cherubs on the many pillars inside. Each is unique in appearance and yet they all fit perfectly as a whole.
The Basicilia was also offering the chance to tour inside the Tomb of the Popes. Each Pope buried there had their own individually crafted resting place. Some had a metal sculpture of the body placed on top. This gave the feeling that I was personally attending their own funeral in real-time. I respected the Vatican's wishes and did not take any photographs of these Tombs. I encourage everyone to at least attempt to visit them to fully respect the effort the artist took to craft each piece as well as the Vatican's effort to preserve such precious pieces of history and culture alike.
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