Rome and the Vatican

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July 30th 2012

Published: August 2nd 2012

Okay, before I start this segment, I just have to say that anyone planning a trip to Italy should start anywhere but Milan. Everywhere we've been since Milan has been amazing in its own way, more than worth the visit, and several we would return to again, Rome certainly being high on that list! We left Geneva early Friday evening (the 20th, home safely now and trying to catch back up!) and go... Read Full Entry

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another ceiling

there was as much art in the construction as their was in the collections

Entering the Sistine Chapel

on the far wall

Creation of Adam in the middle

Adam and Eve

Michelangelo depicted this scene with both Adam and Eve sharing responsibility for eating the forbidden fruit....Eve accepting it from the serpent, and Adam reaching for it on his own.

one of many hallways

St. Peter's Square

from the Vatican steps

The Pope's Balcony

Inside St. Peter's

Side Chapels

Sunrays through the Dome

Sunrays and the high altar

Light on St. Peter's Statue

Amazing structure and statues

Steps leading to St. Peter's tomb

Side Chapel

Burial site

4th August 2012

Lee Anne Zeb
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Northern Italy
Exquisite!* Marvelous!*.... I'm sure the pictures can't compare with being there...but, oh my....so wonderful of you to be able to capture and share!*...Amazing!*....thank you Dear Heart. <3

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