Rome: Days 1 & 2

After arriving on Monday, we napped.  After we woke up, we ventured out to the Spanish Steps.

On Tuesday, we went to Vatican City.

At the bottom of the steps, you can see the Swiss Guard protecting one of the entrances to the Pope's residence .  

St. Peter's Square from the steps of St. Peter's Basilica.  

Look below into the catacombs from with St. Peter's Basilica.

Simply beautiful!  No matter where you look in St. Peter's Basilica, it is simply gorgeous.  If we hadn't been on a guided tour, I would have loved to just take the time to stay in here for hours.  One really needs time to take it all in.  Not just the beauty of the architecture, but also to take in the significance of the church.