In groups of 11, everyone went on the tour of the excavations underneath St. Peter's Basilica, where we all were captivated by the dramatic story of how Vatican Archaeologists found the hidden remains of St. Peter. Yes, Constantine originally built St. Peter's over the tomb of our first Pope.
Dome of St. Peter's
Some of the climbed all the way to the top of the dome of St. Peter's. There anyone can take a postcard quality photo of St. Peter's Square like this one.
San IgnazioThis is one of the great Jesuit Churches in Rome built and painted by the great Jesuit artist Andrea Pozzo. The perspective painting on the barrel vault of this church is absolutely mind-blowing and probably the best in the world. There is also a neat trick of the eye in this church.
Pantheon
Santa Maria sopra MinervaThe tomb of St. Catherine of Siena is here.
San Luigi nei FrancesiHere is one of Caravaggio's most famous paintings The Calling of St. Matthew.
San AgostinoThis is the tomb of St. Monica. Moms really love praying here.
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