Students began to study at Cambridge in 1209. One of the most impressive buildings in Cambridge, King’s College Chapel, was commissioned by Henry VI in 1446. It is the largest building in the picture below. I thoroughly enjoyed walking the streets of Cambridge. Traditions are respected there; I hope this remains the case. History has a home at Cambridge, and I enjoyed being a guest.
Built from 1506 to 1626, St. Peter’s Basilica is a massive church located in Rome, Italy. I was in awe and wonder at the perfection of craftmanship on display inside the basilica. The interior is decorated with a tapestry of perfectly carved Italian marble. I had never seen anything on such a grand scale. We visited on All Saints Day in November, 2007. We were fortunate enough to hear the Pope speak just before we toured St. Peter’s. I included 3 pictures from that day below. The first is of the interior of St. Peter’s Basilica, the second is the beautiful Pieta by Michelangelo, and the third is from the dome of the basilica.
