The three strongest emotions from the Cathedral. The first - from the awareness of the number of cultural and historical values per unit area. A sort of concentrated museum-like place...
The second happened at the moment when the organ began to play and the service began. Goosebumps ran down her skin, and a lump rolled up in her throat. If at some point there is an awareness of a connection with something Higher, then I had just that. Therefore, try to get to the service - it gives a completely different perception of the place!
And the third emotion is associated with the ascent to the dome of the Cathedral and the views from there. Peep at the territory of another state, see Rome from a height, examine the anthill of tourists in St. Peter's Square and at the same time issue only enthusiastic interjections, because the words have already ended : )
Practical points:
one.
Important - for all Italian cathedrals and churches there is a strict rule - your clothes must cover your knees and shoulders.
2. We entered the Cathedral from the side of the Vatican Museums, so I won’t tell you anything about the queue at the Square.
3. Climbing the dome. Come out of the Cathedral and immediately take a left (without going beyond the fence to the square! ). There is an option to climb completely on foot (5 euros) or overcome part of the way by elevator (7 euros). Even if you pass part of the way, there are still about 300 steps left. The spiral staircase to climb is very narrow, so realistically evaluate your physical capabilities. The descent goes along another staircase, also narrow and spiral.
The second happened at the moment when the organ began to play and the service began. Goosebumps ran down her skin, and a lump rolled up in her throat. If at some point there is an awareness of a connection with something Higher, then I had just that. Therefore, try to get to the service - it gives a completely different perception of the place!
And the third emotion is associated with the ascent to the dome of the Cathedral and the views from there. Peep at the territory of another state, see Rome from a height, examine the anthill of tourists in St. Peter's Square and at the same time issue only enthusiastic interjections, because the words have already ended : )
Practical points:
one.
Important - for all Italian cathedrals and churches there is a strict rule - your clothes must cover your knees and shoulders.
2. We entered the Cathedral from the side of the Vatican Museums, so I won’t tell you anything about the queue at the Square.
3. Climbing the dome. Come out of the Cathedral and immediately take a left (without going beyond the fence to the square! ). There is an option to climb completely on foot (5 euros) or overcome part of the way by elevator (7 euros). Even if you pass part of the way, there are still about 300 steps left. The spiral staircase to climb is very narrow, so realistically evaluate your physical capabilities. The descent goes along another staircase, also narrow and spiral.
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