St. Peter's Basilica was until recently the largest Christian Church in the world and is the burial place of Saint Peter the apostle. It is very impressive and has the sculpture of Mary with her son Jesus in her arms after the crucifixion. It is titled The Pietà . Michelangelo completed this when he was only 24 years old. It is very moving to see this in person although it is now behind protective glass after being vandalized in 1972. It is quite large although you can't tell this from the picture. The creative genius of this man is so impressive!
It is immense and can hold up to 60,000 people.
I know these pictures don't do it justice but at least you can see the immensity and grandeur of the basilica. If I ever come back, I would like to do the early morning tour before the main crowds and tours begin and take time to take it all in.
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I like that word immense. The basilica looks so much bigger than big. Gorgeous photos. Did you feel God's presence while there?
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