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The postings listed below were written as guest posts for other blogs I have viewed and contributed to. Please feel free to view these blogs and partake in the discussions.

Blog: International Programs 

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When in Rome

Very recently, Pope Francis paid a visit to the United States for the very first time. Now, while the Pope spends a great deal of his time traveling around the world visiting other nations, he is originally housed in Rome at Vatican City. I have always heard about this marvelous place and its historical context. Unfortunately, I have not yet had an opportunity to visit the city myself. Despite never having been to the Vatican in person however, I have seen documentaries and photographs of the beautiful landscapes and structures that exist there. The Vatican is a marvelous city in terms of its architectural features and its religious and historical significance in the world.

Vatican City, Rome.

Perhaps one of the most famous and most recognizable landmarks of Vatican City is St. Peter's Basilica. Constructed in 1626 and dedicated to the late St. Peter, this sacred church is one of the Papal Basilicas and one of the four Major Basilicas of Rome. Being the most prominent building in the Vatican City, this landmark is known best for its dome, which stands as a dominant feature of the Roman skyline.  The church has been deemed the largest of all Christian churches, and hosts several worship services by the Pope each year.  St. Peter’s was designed by a group of renowned architects and artists, including Donato Bramante, Michelangelo, Carlo Maderno and Gian Lorenzo Bernini. St. Peter's is one of the most famous works of Renaissance architecture that exists to this day.

Labels: Inside Rome, Basilicas

Image credit: St.Peter Catholic Church