[⛪️ One of the world's largest cathedrals! The magnificent charm and travel tips of St. Peter's Basilica✨🇻🇦]

#Spring0yentrip St. Peter's Basilica, towering in the center of Vatican City, is a magnificent church known as the headquarters of the Catholic Church ⛪️✨ Its scale is one of the largest in the world! Inside, there are many artworks created by Renaissance masters such as Michelangelo and Bernini, so it can be said to be a "living museum" 🎨✨ It is a highlight spot of your trip to Rome where you can enjoy history and art at the same time 🌍✨ 📍Location and access 🚇 Nearest station: Rome Metro Line A "Ottaviano" station About 10 minutes walk 🚶♂️💨 🚌 If you are taking the bus, take bus number 40 or 64 and get off at "Piazza San Pietro" 🚏 💡Highlights of the cathedral 1. Huge interior space that overwhelms you even to the ceiling 🏛️✨ The overwhelming sense of scale can be seen from the exterior! When you enter the cathedral, you will surely be taken aback by its size and the splendor of the decoration 🤯✨ ✅ Total area of ​​23,000 m2, can accommodate 60,000 people at once! ✅ The ceiling is decorated with golden mosaics✨ ✅ The marble columns and walls are decorated with many magnificent sculptures from the Renaissance period🖼️ It's a sacred space that makes you feel like you're in another world⛪️✨ 2. Experience climbing the cupola (cathedral dome)🌄✨ The cupola (dome) of St. Peter's Basilica is a spectacular spot where you can see the whole of Rome! This huge dome designed by Michelangelo is one of the highlights of the cathedral🏛️✨ ✅ You can reach the top by stairs (about 500 steps) or elevator (halfway up)⏫ ✅ Enjoy the beautiful view of Rome and the Vatican from the top🌆✨ ✅ The view of the inside of the cathedral from the inner corridor on the way up is also spectacular! It is recommended to go up early in the morning, so you can enjoy the quiet city of Rome in the clear air🌞✨ 3. Holy Catacombs "Vatican Grotto"🕯️ In the basement of St. Peter's Basilica, there is the "Vatican Grotto" where the tombs of past popes lie🕊️✨ ✅ The most famous is the "Tomb of St. Peter, the first pope of the Roman Catholic Church" ✅ A precious space where you can touch history in a solemn atmosphere ✅ Be quiet and respectful as you visit🙏 A mysterious space spreads out, different from the above-ground part of the cathedral✨ 4. Worship services and special events at St. Peter's Basilica🎶 As the headquarters of Catholicism, St. Peter's Basilica holds daily worship services🙏✨ On special days, masses are held with the Pope as the priest, attracting believers from all over the world🌎✨ ✅ Regular tourists can also participate in the daily masses (free of charge) ✅ Special masses are held during Christmas and Easter🎄✨ ✅ If you want to attend the Papal Mass, you need to make a reservation in advance 🎟️ Even if you're not familiar with religion, it's worth experiencing at least once! 💰Admission fee 🆓 Admission to the cathedral is free! ⛪️ Fee to climb the cupola (dome) 👣 Using the stairs: 8 euros (approx. 1,300 yen) 🚠 Using the elevator and stairs: 10 euros (approx. 1,600 yen) 🕒 Opening hours and closed days ⏰ Opening hours of the cathedral April to September: 7:00 to 19:00 October to March: 7:00 to 18:30 ⏰ Opening hours of the cupola 8:00 to 17:00 (last entry 16:30) 🛑 Please note that admission may be restricted on Wednesday mornings (general audiences of the Pope) and on days of religious events⚠️ St. Peter's Basilica is a spectacular place filled with history, art, and religion⛪️✨ Experience the masterpieces created by the great Renaissance masters up close and make it a special memory of your trip to Rome 🌍💖 #European travel #overseas travel #St. Peter's Basilica #Vatican City #Vatican #Italy travel #places where you can feel history #cathedral#overseas travel tips