Saint Peter's Square from the Dome of Saint Peter's BasilicaAnother perfect day for exploring Rome. Sunny and 16c. We headed for Vatican City, the smallest state in the World taking up only 0.44 kilometeres. The Vatican State was establishd in the Middle Ages and at its height of Power included most of central Italy. However, all this was wiped out with the unification of Italy in 1870. The existing State was established in 1929 and has its own police, diplomatic, army and post office. Saint Peter's Square has been the centre for Christianity for ouver a thousand years and is truly a magnificant sight. St. Peter's Basilica looks huge from the outside but you have no comprehension of how truly massive it is until you go inside. We were very fortunate when we went as the crowds are quite small for Vatican standards and had no problems moving around and getting into the sites.
Religious Procession from Ecuador leaving St. Peter's Square
St. Peter's Basilica Nave
The massive Bronze Baldachin on top of Saint Peter's Tomb.
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