During my last day in Rome, my friends and I woke up at the crack of dawn and made our way to the Vatican City to see the pope. Upon reaching the Vatican City, I immediately was impressed by the regality of St. Peter’s Basilica. The church was absolutely massive, and in extremely good condition. Upon entering the church, I was amazed at the gold trimmed walls and other artwork that was prominently displayed. Although we were all extremely tired from waking up early, being able to watch the sunrise in front of St. Peter’s Basilica made the journey worth it. A few hours later, we were able to see the pope as he was driven around kissing babies. St. Peter’s Basilica is special to me because I associate the beautiful church with fond memories of my last day in Rome.