The Basilica di Santa Maria in Trastevere The jewel in the Trastevere crown, is the oldest church in Rome the Basilica di Santa Maria in Trastevere. The first of many churches I will visit on my journey. Churches, Christianity and of course, history is at the heart and soul of Italy. If you aren’t curious about this trio, if you …
The Pantheon – intriguing and incomprehensible
Pantheon – my favorite building on the plant I have no idea why, but the Pantheon is my favorite building on the planet. Perhaps it is because the architecture is visually mesmerizing and it shear genius of the construction is incomprehensible. As if that wasn’t enough, the Pantheon sits in beautiful Piazza Della Rotonda that is full of Italian restaurants, …
Accommodation in Rome near Vatican City
Rome Via Tacito 90, (near Vatican City), Prati, 00193 Again, I was very happy with this pick for accommodation in Rome. A lovely apartment that is both light and spacious. It is a 15 minute walk to everything attraction you will want to see. It would be on my ‘stay again’ list for sure. The apartment is on the 6th …
The Vatican
The Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museums, The Raphael Rooms, Tapestries and more.. The Vatican intimidated me Everyone needs to visit The Vatican to see it’s display of power, 70,000 works of art, 1400 rooms, 17,000 visitors a day, 7km of halls and it’s opulence, it’s maze of museums, gardens. And then St Peters Basilica did my head in and the most …
The Vatican – St Peter’s Basilica
The Largest Christian Church on the Planet. My visit to St Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City left me feeling conflicted. The largest Christian church on the planet was opulent. I was in awe of the size, the splendour, the history and the genius of the artwork. Equally I was dismayed by the obvious display of power and wealth in spite …