Rome, Italy Day 2

The other top prioritiy of Jeff and I while in Rome were that we wanted to go see the Vatican City and St. Peter's Basilica. It was pretty cool to see the head quarters of the Catholic church. We learned that St. Peter's Basilica is the richest and most impressive church on the earth. It was quite spectacular. I couldn't believe how huge it was. The pictures don't quite show it, but it was beautifully decorated and built, filled with marble everywhere and famous art. St. Peter's square was beautiful as well. We sat for a very long time enjoying the fountains and people watching. No sighting of the Pope though, just in case you were wondering! :)






Then after taking in the Basilica we walked down to the Tiber River and saw this amazing bridge. It's called Ponte Sant'Angelo. There is a castle at one end of it that is called, fittingly, the Castel San'tAngelo. It was built as a tomb for the emperor. It was used as a castel, prison, and place of refuge for popes under attack. We didn't tour inside of it but I'm sure it was cool.




Tomorrow we have plans to go see the Pantheon here in Rome. Then after a good nights rest we will be on the plane and traveling home. Can't believe how the time has flown!