Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Vatican City

Walls surround Vatican City
Entrance to the Vatican Museums

1st Century Roman bronze Pigna "pinecone". It is an ancient fountain.

Courtyard of Pigna (pinecone)--Dome of St. Peter's Basillica in background and the gold ball sculpture by Arnaldo Pomodoro, an Italian famous modern artist.

























Michaelangelo's Pieta
St. Peter's Square and Obelisk

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