The Vatican is such a prominent part of the Roman landscape that it can be seen no matter which side of the Tiber River you stand. As I edited photos from Rome, I noticed several themes and this week it’s the Vatican and its surroundings. Hope you enjoy it, and that you all have a wonderful Christmas and Chanukkah!
A neighborhood behind the Vatican, seen from a local bus station
The Vatican from the Fiume Tevere (Tiber River), late afternoon
Women talk at a crosswalk near the Vatican
A man watches the activity in Vatican Square
A man prays beneath the large columns of Vatican Square
The Vatican as seen from a neighborhood park
The road to the Vatican
The Tiber River and the Vatican in the pre-dawn hour
The Vatican Museum Film in 3D
Visiting priests and nuns explore the Vatican
Rome from the Vatican on a hazy morning
The Vatican casts a shadow over Rome
Jesus and friends, the Vatican
The two were up to something. Hint: She doesn’t seem to actually be a nun
The Tiber River and the Vatican at dusk
nomadruss in words and photos 
Beautiful pictures as always. Merry Christmas:-)
Thanks Alina, Merry Christmas!
I really enjoyed this perspective! Have a lovely Christmas.
You as well Mrs. P, and thanks!
Spectacular!
Thanks Francis!
Very nice photos of a unique city!
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Thanks Priscilla!
What is more beautiful and simple as the man praying by the columns? Despite the grandeur of the Church and majesty of the pieces of art, nothing is more loved than the simple man praying with God. Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas Michael, it had occurred to me to edit this entire project down to that one photograph. It is by far my favorite of the lot.
Love these! You captured the spirit of St. Peters and Rome beautifully. Merry Christmas!
Thanks Lynda! Merry Christmas!
The photo of the man praying is beautiful. I also love the last shot. It takes real talent to get amazing night shots! I love your photography.
Thanks thirdeyemom, I appreciate that, and I hope you have some incredible adventures in 2015!
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You have a way of capturing moments that feels like I was there see what you were seeing.
Hey, thanks. I’m glad that it conveys that sense, I’m always hoping to bring people along.