We had to exit the basilica and then travel around to the side to get into the crypt. It was not easy to find and if Rick Steves had not had it on his walking tour we probably would have missed it entirely. As is to be expected there were many popes carved into a variety of stone. It was nice and cool so we enjoyed that as well as seeing the artifacts.
An entirely different entrance
Passing by some saints
Into a smaller area with odds and ends
Then on to popes row
Very lifelike
Architectural renditions
A different hat for every different era
Even an occasional hatless head
Paintings of saints
Many from far away
A very dark stone
Pope John Paul was off in a wing that was not open to the public
The reflection in the glass was interesting
Chained off
Frescos
The Swiss Guard
Berets and all
End of the tour
Now to find our way out
This looks promising
A holocaust themed piece
Pretty large
The Vatican flag fluing strong
Back at the house
Nice sunset
Another successful day
