Wednesday, March 6, 2013

rome {part two}: vatican

we picked quite a time to visit the vatican,
right when the pope was resigning!
so much for going during the off-season,
but it sure made it more interesting to visit.
^^ entering the vatican museum.. we couldn't believe how big it was,
or how many famous paintings + frescos were in there! 
raphael, michaelangelo, etc. i had no idea there were so
many other masterpieces along with the sistine chapel!^^
^^ this way to the sistine chapel! ^^
^^ taking pictures despite the NO PICTURES signs ^^
^^ chase got us a personal tour with a priest, who knew SO much
about st. peter's basilica! we were lucky to get to walk around 
with him for a few hours and learn so much! ^^
^^ swiss guard at the vatican ^^
^^ chase and the two priests who gave us the 
best tour + answered every question ^^
^^ classic picture with the rome polizia ^^
^^ standing in two countries at once! vatican + italy ^^
^^ some great pizza after all the tours ^^
colosseum post coming tomorrow!
*see rome part one post HERE*
XO

13 comments:

  1. Wow. I have always wanted to visit the Vatican. Sounds like you had an amazing time. :)

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  2. Beautiful photos! I went to Rome back in 2003, it was gorgeous and I cannot wait to go back one day!

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  3. This looks so fantastic! Great pictures!! You are certainly feeding my hunger to travel. :)

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  4. Love your photos in this post!
    And that pizza looks soooo delicious. ;)

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  5. Loving the new look of the blog! You certainly are well traveled. I'm glad you had such a great time in Rome, it's definitely on my list of places to go. Can't wait to see more!

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  6. this is gorgeous!! i would love to go here!! also, I host a new weekly travel series (travel tuesdays) feel free to link up!

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  7. My husband and I went to Rome in 1998 when the Vatican was under scaffolding for restoration. Was still a wonderful and memorable trip.

    Monica
    www.pear-shaped-gal.com

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  8. That pizza looks amazing! I would make a trip across the pond soley for the pizza/pasta/vino ;)

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  9. beautiful photos! and that pizza looks amazing :)

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  10. I loved the Vatican too. And I most definitely took pictures despite the no picture sign....and then I got yelled at...Oops!

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  11. looks like you guys had an amazing trip! i went to the vatican also and tried ever so sneakily to take pics. you just have to!

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  12. The Vatican is so amazing! How crazy that must have been with the resignation!!

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  13. You know, somewhere else you guys need to go someday is Israel & Egypt. It will change your life! Love you ~

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