Rome Trip (5):Vatican

The trip to Rome would not be complete without going and see the Vatican City. One of the smallest countries in the world, the city has been the center for Roman Catholics.

We did not go inside the city, only the outer part where lies the Saint Peter's Square. Masses are held every Wednesdays and Sundays. We went around 8.30 am amidst the morning rain, the free ticket to attend the mass with the pope is already no more. So we could only join the mass from the outside.

Unfortunately, we could not visit Sistine Chapel, within Vatican Museum, since it was a public holiday. We did not realize that until we went there.

It was good though to be able to enter St Peter Basilica in the afternoon. It is really a huge church.

And the view from the top of the basilica was awesome. It was tiring to go all the way up, but it was worth it.