Vatican
12 maggio 2022, Città del Vaticano ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
The Vatican was an amazing experience. We saw, the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel. Photography was not allowed in the Sistine Chapel, but we took too many pictures around the museum.
Viaggiatoreyour pictures are amazing. great job
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incredible pics. amazing the talent we use to have in the world
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So that is like the main control center... Exactly how long is that hallway?
ViaggiatoreOh, the Map Room? Yes, when the Pope was head of Rome was when it was created. Each painting was a zoom in of a region of Italy. Emily estimated it to be about 120 yds.
ViaggiatoreThey used to hold elaborate parties in the map room. Apparently the elite wealthy would congregate around areas they had knowledge on and speak towards them. If a guest was quiet towards the end of the night showcasing their lack of knowledge they would not be welcomed back.