St. Peter's Church. I stumbled upon this when I decided to go exploring one Sunday after Mass. I just started walking down a street and saw the dome above the buildings. I thought to myself, "That looks important. I shall investigate." And so I did.
This church is also being restored. Many buildings in Europe need constant care and attention since they are so old, some older than our country...
I love how this painting has 3-D effects. The gospel writer's robe overflows onto the arch just right of the altar.
This is the organ. I love hearing organ music during Mass. I wonder what Italy will have...
As I was taking several pictures of the entire interior, these women in robes came out and everyone got quiet and found a place to sit. About 2 mins later, the women started singing. I found a 'free' concert!! It was very enjoyable and I recognized one song, though, it was a Christmas song in the US, it must have different lyrics for ordinary season. I took a video as well, we'll see if I can figure out how to post that...
I have to look at my English guide of the church to remember who is in the painting and why it's in the church. But, there were about 8 or so paintings this large lining the inside of the church. Absolutely beautiful!
This is what you see when you walk into the church. It's the altar, as one can see, it's a rather ornate altar. Just breathtaking!
When I first walked in and looked to my right, this is what I saw. It's in honor of Mary, but I'm not sure which Mary it is--again I have to consult my little paper guide.
This is the ceiling of the church. I hope you can see the dove in the center, with God and Jesus just right of it, representing the Holy Trinity.
This church is also being restored. Many buildings in Europe need constant care and attention since they are so old, some older than our country...
I love how this painting has 3-D effects. The gospel writer's robe overflows onto the arch just right of the altar.
This is the organ. I love hearing organ music during Mass. I wonder what Italy will have...
As I was taking several pictures of the entire interior, these women in robes came out and everyone got quiet and found a place to sit. About 2 mins later, the women started singing. I found a 'free' concert!! It was very enjoyable and I recognized one song, though, it was a Christmas song in the US, it must have different lyrics for ordinary season. I took a video as well, we'll see if I can figure out how to post that...
I have to look at my English guide of the church to remember who is in the painting and why it's in the church. But, there were about 8 or so paintings this large lining the inside of the church. Absolutely beautiful!
This is what you see when you walk into the church. It's the altar, as one can see, it's a rather ornate altar. Just breathtaking!
When I first walked in and looked to my right, this is what I saw. It's in honor of Mary, but I'm not sure which Mary it is--again I have to consult my little paper guide.
This is the ceiling of the church. I hope you can see the dove in the center, with God and Jesus just right of it, representing the Holy Trinity.
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