The Roman Catholic Church can trace its beginnings back to the time of Jesus.
According to history, the church is based on St.
Peter who was one of the twelve apostles.
According to what Jesus told his followers, he would build his church upon his rock, which for years has been interpreted literally as being St.
Peter.
Today pilgrims can visit the rock and the church that claims to be the center of the Christian faith for millions across the globe in the Vatican City.
One of the most important things for which the Roman Catholic Church has been known for centuries is the patronage of the Popes to the art world.
Thanks to the Popes of the past, common people were given the chance to view works from the masters that they might otherwise have never seen.
Today, those works of art can be seen in the museums in Vatican City.
Art in the smallest city state in the world is amazing and can be viewed if one takes the time when they are on their Vatican City visit.
The museums have art from all parts of the world, and to miss them would be a serious shame.
When one is visiting the Vatican museums, a trip to the Sistine Chapel should not be missed.
Works by Michelangelo and Boticelli can be found decorating this unique chapel.
The chapel is used when new Popes are elected.
The Sistine Chapel is also used for important yearly masses, such as at Christmas and Easter.
The Roman Catholic Church has art that is enjoyed by millions of visitors every year.
Thanks to the art patronage of Popes from yesteryear, the world now has access to works that otherwise might have been lost.
Seeing the museums provides more than just a good art visit, it is a chance to enjoy the world of the past.
By seeing works by Michelangelo and Raphael a person can actually see the history that for years they have only read and dreamed about.