This was at the start of our tour and we were anxious to see as much in the Vatican as they would allow.
These are just a few of the stunning
artwork we saw in the museums.
This is the vaulted ceiling in a section called the Gallery of Maps that contains many painted topographical maps.
This is the largest wall hanging in the Gallery of Tapestries and is called “The Transformation of Christ.” It has a stunning feature where Christ’s eyes appear to follow the viewer as the viewer walks from one end (area) of the tapestry to another.
Front of St. Peter’s Basilica
And finally, the masterpiece that both my daughter and I wanted to see the most but almost missed - “The Pietà” by Michaelangelo. When we arrived at the Basilica the area was blocked off by curtains. We were disappointed - but not for long. After viewing the rest of the Basilica and on our way toward the exit, we saw the curtains had been withdrawn. “The Pietà” was there and available for viewing in all its glory.
Tonight we’re going on a golf cart tour of the sights around the city.
Sandi
So beautiful!
