The Christian Sites of Rome 🇮🇹🇻🇦
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- Опубліковано 25 січ 2024
- The Christian Sites of Rome 🇮🇹🇻🇦
In this video we will give our First Impressions of Rome Italy and Vatican City. In this Italy travel vlog we explore Rome and then the Holy See for the first time.
As Christians, there are areas in and around Rome that we may have a higher appreciation for than the average tourist. Those are the sites we are focusing on today. Most people know about the Holy See, but did you know about the actual official seat of the Pope? Because it's not inside Vatican City. Have you heard about the Latin translation that caused Michelangelo to sculpt Moses with horns? In our last video we explored some of the most famous and busy sites of Rome. Today we investigate some of the sites in and around Rome with the highest Christian significance.
This is WITY TRAVELS. And we thank God for our time in Rome Italy.
Travel is such a blessing. We can't help but thank our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for this life He has given us.
Our first stop, was at Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano. This is the 2nd largest, and oldest church building in Rome. It is also the official seat of the Bishop of Rome, the Pope. Entry is free. It was built by Emperor Constantine. It was he, who, with the Edict of Milan, allowed freedom of religion in the Roman Empire, in 313.
There is a box hanging high above the alter that apparently holds parts of the skulls of Saint Peter and Saint Paul.
This church contains 6 papal tombs. The statues and carvings are majestic.
Walking in front on these gigantic doors would make any human look extra small. These doors once were in Ancient Rome's senate house.
Across the street is the Pontifical Sanctuary of the Holy Stairs. These stairs are an important stop on Rome's pilgrimage trail. Many believe that these stairs are from the Palace of Pontious Pilot. Helena, Emperor Constantine's mother, brought these stairs to Rome. It is believed that Jesus climbed these stairs on the day he was condemned, so pilgrims climb these stairs on their knees, in honor of Him.
The Vatican City, or Holy See is the smallest country in the world, but inside of it, Saint Peter's Basilica is anything but miniature.
On the 18th of April in 1506, Pope Julius II laid the first stone on the new Saint Peter's Basilica. The Pope descended into the pit of the foundation down a ladder, dressed in Pontifical robes.
This colossal altar was built by famous Italian artist Bernini. His work is all throughout the region, but this piece remains one of his most famous. This altar was built over the tomb of Saint Peter.
My favorite piece inside Saint Peter's Basilica is Michaelangelo's Pieta. It is the only artwork bearing the artist's name. This sculpture is so famous that it was loaned to the world's fair in New York City in 1964. Then the statue was enclosed in bullet proof glass and had an electric walkway to keep viewers moving along. Even inside of Saint Peter's Basilica you can't get too close to this work of art.
Also: Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica
Also: Jewish Quarter
Our favorite part of these experiences were the details that most others may not fly all the way to Rome for. For us the best thing was how the artists of the time brought the Bible to life. For the first time, thanks to the statues by the holy stairs, we could visualize Pontious Pilot presenting Jesus to the crowd of angry people. We could picture Judas betraying Jesus with a kiss. We loved learning the reason why Michaelangelo sculpted Moses with horns. Even though photos and videos were not allowed, the paintings of the Creation story on the ceilings of the Sisteen Chapel will forever be in our memories. We really appreciated the ability to visit the sites of Christian significance. And we're not done in Rome yet. Thank you so much for watching this video. This is WITY TRAVELS. What could possibly be next?
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Oh my... the artwork is overwhelming in the Vatican museum! The ceilings... the sculptures... the paintings... WOW!
When the Vatican needed a restoration of the Sistine Chapel, they couldn't afford it. So Nippon TV funded the renovation of the artwork, and as part of the deal got exclusive license to photograph and video of the restored art. That's why you can't film inside. But, that's fine, because pictures wouldn't do justice to Michelango's paintings in there. You HAVE to see that for yourself one day.
Great video, thanks for the tips. We also collect patches. What do you do with yours?
Fascinating video! I love that you took us on a focused "treasure hunt" of Christian sites and shared so many interesting historical facts. Well done!
Thank you! We hadn't heard of the Moses with horns statue until we arrived. That was unexpected!
Those buildings were beautiful! So special seeing all those sights ♥️
They are!
I love the elaborate mosaics everywhere! And those doors were HUGE and made Katy look tiny!
Those doors were massive. We watched Rick Steves walk in front, and even he looked small.
Great video guys. Our visit to the Basilica was so quick! We definitely want to go back and spend some time there. We loved seeing the art work you saw, it's incredible. Thanks for showing us this 🍻
You have to wake up early for these sites. Only way to get a decent amount of time in the sites without getting overwhelmed. Amazing art there, for sure. Thanks friends!
I just found your channel and videos quite by accident, but so glad I did. We will be visiting Italy in three weeks and I am watching and trying to learn all I can. Your Christian aspect was important to us, also Christians, and I look forward to seeing these sites. God bless.
Happy you found our channel! Thank you for your comment. God bless!
We still haven't been to Rome yet... I look forward to visiting one day. Your video did a lovely job of sharing the beauty and meaning that make this place so special to visit!
Rome is touristy and hectic, but so worth it.
What a great video! Thanks for the tips!
Glad it was helpful!
Excellent my friend. I like it so much.
Best wishes to you. Be Well. Greetings. ~ Milan
Thank you very much!
Great tips about the Vatican Museum!
That's why we wouldn't recommend someone taking their first trip out of the country to Rome. There is a lot you have to learn and be aware of to not get scammed. Also, you can't go last minute or you'll be waiting out in the hot sun all day.
Woooow amazing ❤❤❤❤❤ fantastic ❤❤❤
Thank you! Cheers!
Vatican City truly is a special place. Glad you guys enjoyed it, learned a lot and you're still not done with Rome:) By the way, Antonio looked like a great guide!
It really is a special place! Antonio was our favorite guide of all time. Hilarious and very knowledgeable!
Antonio seems like a Jolly Rancher tour guide. Nice tour of the Christian sites. Fortunately that patch was good enough of Vatican City.
Antonio was so great! Knowledgeable and friendly. Sometime you just have to take the patch life gives you.
Great idea for a video this one! Rome is incredible but I know what you mean about the hustle and bustle - it's not as tourist friendly as you'd think considering it's pretty much tourist central. Looks like you really enjoyed the Vatican experience! Shame they're so strict with photos and videos, always a good idea to get a guide in those type of places - I can remember having an audio guide when I visited the Vatican Museum and it describing what was going on in a huge painting. The detail was unreal and it took them a good five minutes just to outline what everything and everyone represented. Glad to hear there's more coming from Rome!
We don't like doing tour usually, but there is so much to see in the Vatican museums and it is so crowded it is best to have someone walk you through and explain things to you so you don't miss too much. And we could not have asked for a better tour guide than Antonio. The School of Athens paining has all the great minds of the time hidden in plain site. Thanks for watching Matt!
I mean you want to complain about so many lines but… your waiting in line to see things that shaped our history and things that shaped our faith outside of Israel so the lines kind of makes since lol awesome Vatican tour and info
So true. Lines can be long, but it's not too bad if you plan ahead and wake up early lol. Thanks friends!!