Located in Vatican City, St. Peter’s Basilica was one of the highlights of my trip to Italy. As mentioned by my professor, this church is not only the largest in the world but also one of the most renowned masterpieces in renaissance work. Furthermore, this church is known to be the resting place for Peter, where he is supposedly buried directly under the high altar in the church. This piece of architecture showcases the power of church during the Renaissance and really helps one understand how the church controlled the government at that time.

Walking into this building, it was an eye-opening experience because I have never seen the combination of art and architecture put together in such a beautiful way. Almost every spot in the building had some sort of art or special design. The walls were covered in murals and the pillars the held up the building had amazing designs etched into the sides.  I believe this building really represents the epitome of my Christian religion, showcasing its history into architecture. Furthermore, when we visited the basilica there was also a worship service happening, adding to the effect of the holy nature of the site. This encounter really made me revaluate what it meant to be a Christian and pushed me to be a better human representation of the faith to live up this church.