The Vatican City, Italy.

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Days are coming to an end in Italy, KimmyV and I had one more attraction to see before leaving for Dubai. Walking up towards the Vatican kimmyV decided to purchase tickets online, once brought she received a conformation email, sweet we thought! Reading the fine print and kimmyV notices knees and shoulders are to be covered before entering the Vatican. Well guess what I had shorts on! So off shopping we went an hr off pain but found tracksuit pants and they weren’t fucking cheap either, Ouch! Time for an photo over load as this establishment is spectacular and huge on all counts.

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Absolutely fantastic art work and sculptures too, this photo doesn’t do the painting justice.

 

 

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A panorama photo.

 

 

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Attention to detail.

 

 

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The Cirpta of the Vatican, we couldn’t view all areas and limited to photos also.

 

 

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They sure had time on their hands, hundreds of hrs and years of dedication.

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The stairs that made kimmyV weak at the knees and giggle all the way to the top. A small escalator ride then about 200 stairs to the top floor outside of the Vatican, well worth the effort. A tight squeeze and only one way traffic, even at one stage we were walking on an angle to the dome roof line. The rope in the picture is for support as there is no handrail, so funny to see people go up.

 

 

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360 views just amazing sights, with weather on our side once again.

 

 

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The Vatican City is the smallest in the world. Encircled by a 2-mile border with Italy, Vatican City is an independent city-state that covers just over 100 acres, making it one-eighth the size of New York’s Central Park. Vatican City is governed as an absolute monarchy with the pope at its head. The Vatican mints its own euros, prints its own stamps, issues passports and license plates, operates media outlets and has its own flag and anthem. One government function it lacks: taxation. Museum admission fees, stamp and souvenir sales, and contributions generate the Vatican’s revenue.
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Such a wow factor an Spectacular site and the buildings very well maintained and excellent well kept, clean venue. I just was amazed and wonder how did they do it on all leaves. The architect, sculptures, wood carvings and not to forget the paintings on the ceilings. Attention to detail that you don’t see today and the people involved at he time a step ahead of the class and still today. Within walking distance from other Roman  historical sites a visit there is worth it indeed a couple of shops for souvenirs we felt safe ano beggars which was good.