We wanted to visit both the Vatican Museums and Saint Peter´s Cathedral in one day, but soon realized we couldn´t. We took our time going through the Vatican Museums taking in the beautiful art. Joe also saw his first Egyptain mummy!! At the end of the tour we went to the Sistine Chapel and saw the ceiling painted by Michelangelo, my favorite artist. Unfortunately, they wouldn´t let me take pictures. 
The next day we went back to visit Saint Peter´s Cathedral, the largest church in the world.
For those who haven´t been, words can´t describe this church. It is grand in every way, from the sheer size to countless lifesize marble sculptures inside.
Another famous work by Michelangelo, "The Pieta" is there. 
After visiting the basilica, we went to the top of the dome to overlook the city, and then went down into the crypt to see where the popes were buried. What a day!
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