Our day started early with a visit to St. Peter’s Basilica. It was quite an experience to be there and see the sculptures and paintings in person as opposed to just seeing photos of them in art books.

St. Peter’s Square

‘Pieta’, Michelangelo

After an afternoon rest break, we had a private tour of the Sistine Chapel and the Vatican Museum. These photos are all from the Museum as no photography is allowed in the Sistine Chapel.

‘The School of Athens’, Raphael

See the documentary and take a 3D virtual tour of the Sistine Chapel’s Ceiling and Last Judgment presented by ItalyGuides.it:

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• St. Peter’s Basilica

• Vatican Museum