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29 July 2011

Saturday Snapshot...the Vatican...


From my honeymoon to Italy two years ago, a shot of the Vatican from the dome on top of St. Peter's Basilica. What I love most about this picture is not just the obelisk at the center and the immensity of the courtyard (is it called that?), but it is, in fact, the saints. It is those impeccable statues at the top lining the roof, almost keeping watch.

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26 comments

26 comments:

  1. AlyceJuly 29, 2011 at 11:49 PM

    I've never been there, so I had no idea that there were statues of saints up there like that. The whole photo is cool, from the statues to the clouds in the sky!

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  2. UnknownJuly 30, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    Great picture. I've stood right where you did to take this picture, and I remember being blown away at how MASSIVE St. Peter's was. Seeing the Vatican on TV just doesn't give you an appreciation of the scale. I guess that is what they had in mind when they designed the Basilica, right?

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  3. AnonymousJuly 30, 2011 at 6:17 AM

    Very cool photo. The saints look like a procession.

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  4. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaJuly 30, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    What a perfect photo. I've never been to Italy - love the old world charm of Europe.

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  5. Mary (Bookfan)July 30, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    What an impressive photo - it takes in so much!

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  6. Laurel-Rain SnowJuly 30, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    The saints do look like they're standing guard. Awesome photo! Thanks for sharing.

    Here's MY SATURDAY SNAPSHOT

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  7. SandyJuly 30, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    I so want to visit there someday! Should that be a requirement for a Catholic?

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  8. TrishJuly 30, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    The size of those old structures and courtyards are incredible, aren't they? I've never been to Italy but I've been to Paris so I know what you mean by 'immense'. And all the statues! Wow.

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  9. gautami tripathyJuly 30, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    You rendered me speechless with this photo!!!

    AWESOME!


    Here is my Saturday Snapshot post!

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  10. AnonymousJuly 30, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    Oh, I love Italy. We were there last year for our 25th. Terrific photo.

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  11. Bev HankinsJuly 30, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    What a lovely view of the Vatican and the city.

    Here's mine: http://myreadersblock.blogspot.com/2011/07/saturday-snapshot-july-30.html

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  12. Lisa@ButteryBooksJuly 30, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    I love your photos from Italy. I want to go so bad!

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  13. bermudaonionJuly 30, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    I love everything about the photo and now I want to go to the Vatican.

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  14. Leslie (Under My Apple Tree)July 30, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    What a gorgeous view. It looks so different from up high. I only saw it from the ground. And those clouds... they are like a painting.

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  15. rhapsodyinbooksJuly 30, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    Gorgeous picture! I agree, the saints are the best part!

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  16. Nise' July 30, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Awesome picture. I have not been there yet.

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  17. IrishJuly 30, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    This picture is stunning! Totally worthy of a postcard....and makes me want to go to Italy all the more.

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  18. AnonymousJuly 30, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    Fantastic view!

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  19. ZibileeJuly 30, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    Oh my gosh! Those saints are amazing! I love this picture, Natalie, and thank you for sharing it with us!

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  20. Tales of WhimsyJuly 30, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    You make me dream and drool :)

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  21. JennaJuly 30, 2011 at 11:01 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous! I've always dreamed of vacationing in Italy, and this just makes me want to go even more. I love the saints lining the roof. It has a kind of calming effect. Thanks for posting.

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  22. Nikki - Notes of LifeJuly 31, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    A wonderful photo. I've never been, but I'd like to go someday.

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  23. Sheila (Bookjourney)August 1, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    I would love to visit there some day!

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  24. KathleenAugust 1, 2011 at 12:54 AM

    What a wonderful picture. You must have had an incredible honeymoon in Italy!

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  25. VeensAugust 1, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    Wowwwwwwwwwww!

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  26. AmandaAugust 3, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    I loved seeing those too when I was there. They were done by Gian Lorenzo Bernini. Fascinating.

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