Travel - Vatican City

Matthew 16: 18 - 19 (KJV)

And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.

And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.

Saint Peter was believed to be the first Pope in history and that the symbol of Vatican City has 2 keys. The verse above explains the keys. 

An overview of Vatican City, a state on its own.

A view of Saint Peter Church from far.

A view of Rome from Vatican City.

This statue was highlighted because of  how (almost) perfect it was when it was found. This sculpture has so fine details that you can see the muscles and even the bulging veins that shows the strength exerted.

(thousands of small) Mosaic tiles that form this picture.

Symbol of Vatican City.

The guide highlighted this to us. She asked us to focus on the eyes of Jesus and as you walk you will realize that His eyes follows you and His body seems to be shifting as well. It really did. I know you wouldn't believe, see it yourself and you will know what I meant!! I am amazed totally by the art pieces!!

Same picture after we have walked to another side.

Beautiful artwork everywhere

After all the long stroll, we entered into Sistine Chapel and was given 15 minutes on our own to just admire the entire artwork. Our tour guide has already explained and highlighted to us some parts way before reaching there. I love it totally. It was dim and no photos are allowed (the photos are taken from the posters)

On the ceiling are the Creation, and Noah's story (drew by Michelangelo). On the sides were life of Jesus and life of Moses and right in front was the Judgement Day (drew by Michelangelo). 

I was blown away by how much he was thinking when he drew this. Totally amazed.

Then we went to St Peter. Huge. But I still love Sistine Chapel. lol.

The Holy Door that opens only once every 25 years on the Year of Jubilee.

St Peter from the outside.

Purposeful Traveller - Vatican City visited. A wish come true.