Vatican City
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Vatican Is The Center Of The Christian Religion
The Vatican is not just a St Peter's Square, it is a City, a State as well, it is the symbol of Christianity, the spiritual center of the Christian Religion.
St. Peter's Basilica is the temple of Christianity
In the picture you have St. Peter's Basilica and a small view of the Vatican City.
The Vatican City became an independent State of the Italian territory on February 11, 1929, when the Lateran Pct was stipulated.
Christianity is the religion that:
After a short history, I present the art collection of Vatican which is remarkable, rich in history, and unique.
St. Peter's Basilica is the temple of Christianity
In the picture you have St. Peter's Basilica and a small view of the Vatican City.
The Vatican City became an independent State of the Italian territory on February 11, 1929, when the Lateran Pct was stipulated.
Christianity is the religion that:
- Honors Jesus Christ as its founder and as the object of its worship
- Its foundational document is the Bible
- Is the largest of the world's organized religions, it represent around a third of the world population.
After a short history, I present the art collection of Vatican which is remarkable, rich in history, and unique.
Vatican History
The history of Basilica St. Peter begins on April 1506 when Julius II, had the first stone laid of for the largest and most magnificent of Christian Churches.The Bramante was the architect, his initial plans was to to build the church in the shape of a Greek cross, but the plans was altered in 1547 by Michelangelo and Bernini who gave greater movement to the surfaces, and planned a larger central dome.
In 1606, St. Peter's underwent still further alterations, as Pope Paul V transformed the original plan of a Greek cross into a Latin cress which had a greater length.
In 1657 the main architect was Bernini, he was responsible for planning and building the imposing colonnade of St. Peter's Square. It was a architectural masterpiece, they consisted of a majestic series of columns, grouped in fours and arranged in the form of an ellipse.You can see the Vatican City Flag and The Coat of Arms.
The architecture of St Peter's is one of the finest and most important monuments of Italian Art.
The Vatican City has beautiful gardens and parks which cover more than half of the Vatican territory in the South and Northeast ( approximately 49 acres.)
The gardens and parks were established during the Renaissance and Baroque era and are decorated with fountains and sculptures, a wide variety of flora as well.
In the main Picture you can see a part of the gardens in the back of the big Dom
Vatican Architecture
St. Peter Square is closed at the far side by the Basilica of St. Peter's and on the other sides by by Bernini's imposing colonnades which extends in the shape of an ellipse closing the area in front of the Church. It consists of 284 columns and 88 pilasters grouped in fours, as to form a corridor 17 x 19 meters high. A roof is adorned with a fine cortices, and 140 statues of Saints.
In the center of this Square rises the Egyptian Obelisk taken from Nero's Circus where it had stood until 1586.
On either side of the Obelisk are 2 beautiful Fontains.
In the Square, in front of the facade is the statue of St Peter on the left ( by Giuseppe de Fabris), and St Paul on the right (by Adamo Tadolini.)
The portico or Atrium has a ceiling work of C. Maderno, 1612 which is decorated with stucco work. in the lunette over the principal entrance door is the mosaic of the Navicell, Giotto's famous work, executed by the artist.
If you visit the Dome, I suggest to end up on the large roof-terrace, from which you can enjoyed a wonderful panorama, taking in St. Peter's Square and the whole group of Basilica with the buildings and gardens of the Vatican City.
It is unique of its kind and you will get an image of the whole architectural design.
St. Peter's Basilica Interior
Those are the first 3 largest churches in the World:
I want to present classical pictures and also not as well known pictures which you can see only if you visit the Vatican collection.
The St. Peter's Basilica interior work of C. Moderno, and later Gian Bernini
The Chapel of the "La Pieta"
La Pieta sculpture by Michelangelo
St. Sebastian's Alter"
The Chapel of the Holy Sacrament
Ceremonies in the S. Peter Basilica
The Stuarts' Tomb
The Paolina Chapter
Michelangelo's cupola, he was the chief architect in 1546
Michelangelo's cupola, details
- St. Peter's Basilica 187 meters long
- St. Paul Cathedral in London 160 m
- S. Maria del Fiore Florence (Italy) 150m
I want to present classical pictures and also not as well known pictures which you can see only if you visit the Vatican collection.
The St. Peter's Basilica interior work of C. Moderno, and later Gian Bernini
The Chapel of the "La Pieta"
La Pieta sculpture by Michelangelo
St. Sebastian's Alter"
The Chapel of the Holy Sacrament
Ceremonies in the S. Peter Basilica
The Stuarts' Tomb
The Paolina Chapter
Michelangelo's cupola, he was the chief architect in 1546
Michelangelo's cupola, details
The Vatican Painting
The Michelangelo's St Peter Crucifixion Nobody knows better the human body as Michelangelo!
Sixtine chapter is undoubtedly one of the most outstanding monuments and finest examples of Italian art. The name is coming from Pope Sixtus IV, he built the Chapel in late 15th century.
The Sixtine Chapel is associated with Michelangelo beautiful paintings, superb frescoes, they are the masterpieces of the renaissance artist. You can stay days looking over and still have the filling that it is not enough to absorb the mastery of Michelangelo.
The Michelangelo's Sixtine Chapel
The Michelangelo's Sixtine Chapel the Last Judgment
The Michelangelo's Sixtine Chapel the vault close up
In left is "The creation of Adam".
In right is "The prophet Daniel".
The Rafael's The fire of Borgo and the Parnassus
Sixtine chapter is undoubtedly one of the most outstanding monuments and finest examples of Italian art. The name is coming from Pope Sixtus IV, he built the Chapel in late 15th century.
The Sixtine Chapel is associated with Michelangelo beautiful paintings, superb frescoes, they are the masterpieces of the renaissance artist. You can stay days looking over and still have the filling that it is not enough to absorb the mastery of Michelangelo.
The Michelangelo's Sixtine Chapel
The Michelangelo's Sixtine Chapel the Last Judgment
The Michelangelo's Sixtine Chapel the vault close up
In left is "The creation of Adam".
In right is "The prophet Daniel".
The Rafael's The fire of Borgo and the Parnassus
VIDEO Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel, Borghese Gallery
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This is a Smithsonian Art Tour of Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel, Borghese Gallery
There are an impressive number of videos, I chose Smithsonian's for the quality of video and accuracy of information.
There are an impressive number of videos, I chose Smithsonian's for the quality of video and accuracy of information.
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The Underground Crypt at St. Peter Basilica.
This is less known by tourists. The St Peter Basilica has an underground Crypt where are the majority of deceased Popes sarcophagus.
This is how the Crypt looks like:
In some cases, after being declared Blessed, a Pope was brought up from the crypt and places in the Basilica. Example:
Pope John XXIII was placed under the St Jerome's Altar, which has become a popular devotion site ever since.
The Tomb of Pope Alexander VII, by Gianlerenzo Bernini (1671 - 1678)
This is how the Crypt looks like:
In some cases, after being declared Blessed, a Pope was brought up from the crypt and places in the Basilica. Example:
Pope John XXIII was placed under the St Jerome's Altar, which has become a popular devotion site ever since.
The Tomb of Pope Alexander VII, by Gianlerenzo Bernini (1671 - 1678)
Books about Vatican
Vatican Summary
All the arts are represented on Vatican. It is not only Architecture, painted frescoes.
You can find:
I was fortunate to visit Vatican just once, I spend an entire happy day, and it is my sweetest dream to come back. I don't have pictures in Vatican as it is forbidden to take pictures. I have other pictures from ROME:
Me and Mom at Coliseum:
Don't be worry! The Coliseum wasn't falling down, it was Mom that didn't keep camera horizontal!
You can find:
- Vatican Museum
- Vatican Picture Gallery
- Museum of Contemporary Art
- Sculpture Museum
- Pio Clementino Museum
- Gallery of Statues
- Chiaramonti Museum
- Vatican Library - which is one of the most precious collections of books in the world, exceptional value and a lot of unique manuscripts
- Gallery of Maps
- The Borgia Apartments - a private apartment of 6 rooms of the Borgia Pope Alexander VI distinguished by Pinturicchio frescoes
- Gallery of the tapestries
- Etrusc Museum and more
I was fortunate to visit Vatican just once, I spend an entire happy day, and it is my sweetest dream to come back. I don't have pictures in Vatican as it is forbidden to take pictures. I have other pictures from ROME:
Me and Mom at Coliseum:
Don't be worry! The Coliseum wasn't falling down, it was Mom that didn't keep camera horizontal!
Digital Camera For Tourists
You cannot be a perfect tourist without a good digital camera.
This is a short recommended list of cameras and accessories!
A camera is also a great gift for any occasion: Holiday, Anniversary!
This is a short recommended list of cameras and accessories!
A camera is also a great gift for any occasion: Holiday, Anniversary!
Nikon Coolpix L22 12.0MP Digital Camera with 3.6x Optical Zoom and 3.0-Inch LCD
(Red-primary)
Kingston 8 GB Class 4 SDHC Flash Memory Card SD4/8GBET
Sandisk 4GB Secure Digital SD HC Memory Card
(SDSDB-4096, BULK, No Reader)
Architectural Lenses
Being a travel lover, it was a great pleasure for me to present some aspects of the glory of Gothic style, some heritages from Middle Age, and new architecture as well.
This is a picture unpublished yet by me.
It was taken from the roof of Gothic Chapel Saint Chapelle built in the courtyard of the Royal Palace on the Ile de la Cite Paris - you can see the angel in the top of the Chapel, and you have Notre Dame de Paris Cathedral on background.
Paris Early Gothic Conciergerie
From an incredible amount of Paris's attractions, more...2 points
Paris High Gothic Notre Dame
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Paris Rayonnante Gothic Saint-Chapelle
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Washington National Cathedral
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Romanian Heritage Middle Age
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KimGiancaterino Nov 9, 2011 @ 5:27 pm | delete
- The first time I visited Vatican City, the Pope appeared on the balcony for a mass. It was pretty exciting! I would love to live in Rome for a year and just soak up the culture and beauty of Italy. I have enjoyed your lovely photos.
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Michey
Nov 9, 2011 @ 6:30 pm | delete
- Yes, i will love to live in Rome as well. I also love Tuscany, Florence and Venice.
in one of my trip I was in Arezzo and little town Cortona is was a great vacation.
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aesta1
Oct 18, 2011 @ 8:09 pm | delete
- I had been there to attend several canonizations and I just love the place.
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candy47
Oct 9, 2011 @ 8:37 pm | delete
- Your lens made me feel like I was there. Thanks for sharing such beauty.
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artbyrodriguez
Oct 9, 2011 @ 10:30 am | delete
- I've been over seas only once, but was lucky enough to visit Vatican City.
Wonderful lens, and photos.
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ellagis
Sep 4, 2011 @ 12:52 pm | delete
- As Roman, I'm used to consider Vatican city as.... a problem for the traffic, because it's always full of buses and sometimes the streets around it are closed because of some events. But.... of course, I think it's beautiful too, and I think your lens is the best way to see it, unless you can go there.
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elyria
Jun 17, 2011 @ 9:43 am | delete
- I just went there in April, absolutely loved it! Wish I discovered your Lens before my trip.
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Jewelsofawe
May 29, 2011 @ 10:17 pm | delete
- I love this lens! I love Italy and want to go there. I just made an Italian bucket list lens. The architecture and art there is so amazing to me. Blessing this lens!
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hlkljgk Apr 9, 2011 @ 6:21 am | delete
- thanks for the tour :)
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tiff0315
Mar 11, 2011 @ 4:36 pm | delete
- This has always been at the top of my list of places to visit. Great job on this lens!
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mypotlpeople
Feb 28, 2011 @ 9:43 pm | delete
- I love seeing the La Pieta when I was in Rome as well as the sixtene chapel. I was a little disappointed the chapel was a noisy as it was.
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jvsper63
Feb 27, 2011 @ 7:09 pm | delete
- What a feeling of peace it must bring. To those who visit the Vatican. Another well done beautiful lens,,
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Pinkchic18
Feb 22, 2011 @ 3:04 pm | delete
- Gorgeous and well-done lens. I would love to visit these in person some day.
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Mujjen
Feb 18, 2011 @ 1:57 am | delete
- You have really captured the architectural beauty of the Vatican. It is truly an amazing place.
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Michey
Feb 18, 2011 @ 7:46 am | delete
- Thanks you, it is a amazing place, I'll go back with great pleaseure anytime...
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sorana
Feb 15, 2011 @ 12:52 am | delete
- Rome is such a great place to visit. I just loved it. Beautiful lens and pics.
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jojokaya
Feb 14, 2011 @ 4:47 pm | delete
- Beautiful pictures... I am thinking about visiting Rome..
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Michey
Feb 14, 2011 @ 6:05 pm | delete
- It is a great place to visit.
Thanks for stopping by
Happy Valentine day
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janices7 Nov 26, 2010 @ 11:04 am | delete
- What a beautiful and informative lens. You've covered it all and I love that you included videos too. Lensrolled you to my Top 10 Things to do in Vatican City lens.
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Spook
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- Stunning and beautiful Michey. I'm so sorry it has taken me so long to get here and congratulations on the purple, richly, deserved. Blessed by an Angel.
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After Restoration.
Michelangelo: The Vatican Frescoes
Amazon Price: $44.00 (as of 02/16/2012)
It is an excellent book, largely because the reproductions of the frescoes capture the colors that you see when you visit the Chapel. I have found many art books disappointing, because they simply fail to capture the works they present. The book was created after the restoration (from 1981 to 1995). The text is also very good, describing the subjects of the painting, the history behind the paintings. This a must-have book is the next best thing to actually being there!
