Vatican City Off The Beaten Path

On either side of Saint...

by PartyRambo

On either side of Saint Peter's Square are two fountains. They have an interesting history (will fill in later), but on both sides, between the fountain and the centre of the square, are small circles on the pavement. If you stand on these circles, the 4 rows of pillars surrounding the square appear to be a single row, making for an interesting optical illusion. These are well known points, and while I was there, a school group was taking up both of them... when I came back, the area was roped off for seating arrangements for Sunday Mass the next day, so I couldn't get a picture.

On the right side of this...

by Patricialuv

On the right side of this picture you can see the Castle Sant'Angelo, which was intended to be the burial place for the emperor Hadrian. The bridge in front of it, the ancient Pons Aelius, linked the mausoleum with the center of Rome. It was later turned into a fortress, it became a prison in which famous characters were incarcerated . Right now, it is a museum in which it contains various exhibits relating to the construction and history.

After my prayers into the San...

by Pierangelo

After my prayers into the San Pietro basilica it appears one wonderful angel sculptured by Antonio Canova.

have you ever..

by eyremay

they all have travelled and their father' were there also, same time.They all have been _ against psychiatry.

Rome.

by Pod

If your visiting the vatican, take some time to look at rome. A beutiful city.

Papal tombs

by croisbeauty

Papal tombs

by croisbeauty

coming

San Paolo fuori le Mura – potrets

by Diana75

San Paolo fuori le Mura – potrets

Apostolic Academy - Gianicolo

by icunme

Walking up the back way from the Vatican to Gianicolo hill, we passed this facility on the left side. The winding road up to the top of the Gianicolo was a lovely excursion in itself.

World Youth Day Toronto July 25, 2002

by kenHuocj

my morning with the Pope