The Vatican

The Vatican is emmence, ostentatious, flaunting its wealth and riches at every turn. The Museums, St Peters Square, the Sistine Chapel, and St Peters Basilica are enough to take away the breath of the most fervent non-believer. The collections are varied and astounding, from tapestries to animals, pottery and ceramics, Egyptian artefacts, historical maps, paintings, and statues from the old masters like Botticelli. Michaelangelo and Da Vinci, the list is endless. The buildings soar with such grandeur that it is hard to imagine, even today, just how they were constructed. Awe-Inspiring, even for a lapsed Catholic.Read more