[NYer]

I saw a History (International?) Channel on St. Peter’s Basilica as part of coverage of Pope Francis and “hidden Vatican.” It was extremely fascinating to say the least. I would go as far as to say riveting.

Take a tour of the Necropolis below the Vatican! You can do it from the comfort of your own home.

Virtual Tour

[SaxxonWoods]

The virtual tour is awesome. The actual tour is beyond belief. You go in a group of 12, only allowed in with a guide who is highly educated on what you will see, and lectures throughout the tour.

Standing about 12 feet from St. Peter’s grave is quite an experience.

The entry about St. Andrew’s death reminded me of the church (can’t remember the name) in Rome that has a large painting depicting his cruxifiction. The painting will stop you in your tracks. I wandered into the church not knowing it was there and was not prepared.

[morphing libertarian]

Anyone going to Rome reserve the scavi tour under St. Peter’s early.

[silverleaf]

mark

[Batman11]

Thank you for posting. That was cool!