✨5 hours in a flash! See the Vatican Museums, the pinnacle of grandeur!✨

5 hours in a flash! See the end of grandeur at the Vatican Museum!🔥 I visited the Vatican Museum with my husband. It took 5 hours, but it was an interesting and informative time without a moment of boredom. I will record the moment when I was immersed in magnificent art and history. 1. Highlights of the Vatican Tour ① The Keys of Saint Peter It is a symbol derived from the Bible verse that Jesus entrusted the “keys of heaven” to Peter. That is why you can find key patterns all over St. Peter’s Basilica. ② Perspective and Giotto Until the Renaissance, paintings were flat, but Giotto introduced perspective to make the space in the painting more three-dimensional. Thanks to his innovation, later painters were able to express themselves more realistically. ③ The Head of the Apostle Paul Apostle Paul was beheaded, and according to legend, his head hit the ground and bounced three times, and a spring gushed out from that spot. ④ Jesus' Hand and 3 Fingers If you look closely at the shape of Jesus' hand, you can see that he is spreading out his three fingers. This is a meaningful gesture symbolizing the Trinity (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit). ⑤ What is the Renaissance? Renaissance means 'rebirth' or 'resurrection' and was a movement to revive ancient art and philosophy after the dark ages of the Middle Ages. You can feel the splendid revival of the Renaissance era throughout the Vatican. 2. 3 Masters Who Made the Vatican Shine ① Raphael He decorated the 'Raphael Room' in the Vatican Palace with the support of Pope Julius II. His masterpiece, The School of Athens, is a masterpiece that captures the spirit of the Renaissance. ② Michelangelo A master who painted the Creation of Heaven and Earth and the Last Judgment in the Sistine Chapel. He was also involved in the design of the dome of St. Peter's Basilica. His works are characterized by grandeur and dramatic expression of emotion. ③ Leonardo da Vinci Although there aren't many of his masterpieces in the Vatican, his influence can be felt everywhere as a genius painter representing the Renaissance era. 3. Special Stories ① The Talented Saint and the Lion It is said that the saint known as the 'Talented Saint' proved his faith by hitting his chest with a stone. There is also a legend that a saint removed a thorn from a lion's paw, and the lion stayed by his side for the rest of his life. Conclusion💖 The Vatican is not just a tourist attraction, but a space where art, faith, and history live and breathe. It was such an interesting tour that I didn't even realize how 5 hours passed. When you see the magnificent architecture and works of art in person, you can really feel why this place is called the 'treasure trove of humanity'.🥹 If you plan to visit the Vatican, I recommend a guided tour. It will be a much more profound trip if you listen to the explanation and appreciate it! #Vatican #VaticanTour #VaticanCity #Rome #VaticanTravel #RomeTravel #RomeTravelDestination #RomeTravelCourse #2025OverseasTravelEvent