Italy Free Travel - Vatican

If you have three days in Rome, be sure to reserve one day for a visit to the Vatican. Feel the influence of art and experience the unparalleled naked-eye 3D visual feast. [CoolGuy] St. Peter's Basilica ⛪ If Rome is an "eternal city", then St. Peter's Basilica is undoubtedly the soul of this city. As one of the largest and most magnificent churches in the world, St. Peter's Basilica is not only a symbol of faith, but also a pinnacle of art and architecture. At around 9:30 in the morning, while there were few people, I went to St. Peter's Basilica first, and almost skipped the line to buy a ticket to the top 🎫 and entered smoothly. As you climb the stairs to the top, you can experience a wonderful journey from wide to narrow, and from inclined to steep dome space. After reaching the top, you can have a panoramic view of the Vatican and a 360-degree panoramic view of Rome. In addition, you can also appreciate the dome paintings painted by Michelangelo up close. [Like] Vatican Museums 🏛 The Vatican Museums house ancient relics from Greece and Rome as well as fine art from the Renaissance; its paintings and sculptures are considered the ceiling of the art world. The moment you step into the Vatican Museum, you feel as if you are in a sacred temple where art and faith are intertwined, and your soul is instantly deeply shaken. The sculpture "Pietà" depicts the Virgin Mary's light skirt and eyes, Jesus' muscles and bones, and lifelike details, even the texture of the muscles and veins are meticulously portrayed. The folds of the clothes present a silky soft texture, completely changing the original hard texture of the marble and showing the perfect beauty of the human body. The statue of Laocoön depicts the death of Laocoön. The characterization is extremely realistic, demonstrating the sculptor's mastery of human anatomy and precise observation of nature. 🔸Raphael Rooms: The ultimate in aesthetics, with paintings on the ceiling and walls featuring themes such as philosophy and theology! "The School of Athens" is one of Raphael's most representative murals. The painting is based on the story of the ancient Greek philosopher Plato organizing the Academy of Athens. With extremely inclusive, free and open ideas, it breaks the boundaries of time and space and brings together cultural celebrities representing different disciplines such as philosophy, mathematics, music, astronomy, etc. 🔸Map Gallery: Geographical maps of Italy from the 16th century are here🗺 🔸Spiral staircase: the embodiment of magical geometric aesthetics! Sistine Chapel 🔸Ceiling painting Michelangelo's "The Creation of Adam": How did God create the world? The murals, with their exquisite craftsmanship and grand narrative, vividly present the scene of God creating all things on the dome, which makes people feel awe when looking up.[Beg] 🔸Altar wall "The Last Judgment": depicts the scene of Jesus Christ judging mankind. The painting is roughly divided into four levels: the top level is angels, the center is Jesus Christ, the bottom level is the people being judged, and the bottom level is hell. These murals and sculptures are not only works of art, but also the crystallization of human spirit and faith. They transcend time and space, conveying the wisdom and power of ancient civilization, allowing everyone who stands in front of them to feel the shock and sublimation of the soul. [Love] 📝Note tips: If you want to explore the Vatican in one day and visit the three check-in spots of St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, it is recommended to go to St. Peter's Basilica early in the morning so that you can reach the top early. Book your Vatican Museum tickets around 12:30 noon (the best time to buy tickets) and enter without queuing. Please allow 3-4 hours for your visit and prepare some dry food. In fact, my eyes were full and I forgot I was hungry. [Chukle]