'The Basilica centers around the Papal Altar where only the Pope
celebrates Mass.
It was consecrated by Clement VIII, June 5, 1594'
'Rising above the Altar is the Baldacchino (95 ft. canopy), 
Bernini's masterpiece and first work
in Saint Peter's. The ancient tomb of St. Peters
lies directly below the altar'

 

The letters at the top of the Basilica
are each 7 feet in height!

Walking towards the alter with all the other tourists

 

Although they is much to look at in this 
photo, please look at the statues are they 'normal' sized?

To give you an idea of the scale of the interior
our lovely guide compares her 5'6 height with that of a cherub

 

The Holy Doors
Only opened every 25 years during a
Holy Year

 

We are now entering the Vatican
The sheer size of everything was overwhelming

What is there to say?
Holy Moly!!

 

The ceilings of the Sistine Chapel