ITALY D2 ROME OCT 2015

 

ITALY OCT 2015 

2 Oct 2015

Rome Day 2

First on this morning sightseeing list was the Vatican City and the must visit St. Peter’s Basilica. The Vatican City is located within Rome, a few kilometers west of the Colosseum. It’s on the west side of the scenic River Tiber.

St. Peter’s Basilica is one of the finest Cathedrals in the world and is the spiritual centre of the Vatican, where the Pope uses the pulpit to address his followers. The paintings, sculptures, artifacts and the artworks are awe inspiring and breathtaking. The dome dominates the skyline of Rome.

Inside St. Peter’s Basilica

More artworks inside St Peter's

It’s every Catholic's dream to make the pilgrimage to St Peter’s. People from all over the world come to this place. Daily long procession and parade are common sight here.

Around Vatican City

Castel Sant’Angelo is the Mausoleum of Emperor Hadrian. This castle and the walls have over 2000 years of history.

Sant ‘Angelo Museum

 

St. Angelo Bridge is an ancient Roman bridge built over the Tiber River

Bridges of Tiber River

Piazza del Popolo  and Church of St Mary in Montesanto

Walking along River