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Why is There A Giant Pinecone Statue in This Courtyard?
At the Vatican Museum, there is a massive pinecone statue in the courtyard. It supposedly represents the pineal gland of the brain, but it just looks like a pinecone to me. There are other cool sculptures on display here too. Check it out!
World's Most Famous Paintings By Geniuses Such as Leonardo da Vinci & Raphael
Here we check out some more exhibits at the Vatican Museum. This area called "Pinacoteca" features world famous paintings by people such as Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael. We also check out the ancient Egyptian section, which also displays some fascinating historical pieces.
9ft Tall Great Buddha Statue in Beautiful Buddhist Temple
At Byodo-In temple, we saw the "Great Buddha Statue", a 9ft statue of the Buddha god. This makes sense because Byodo-In is a Buddhist temple, which you can identify by the lack of torii gates that indicate a shinto shrine.
This Double-Helix Staircase Allows People to Go Up and Down While Never Crossing
This Double Helix Staircase in the Vatican Museum is actually incredible - it allows people to go up and down the staircase on different sides while never crossing paths. However, when you look down at it, it just looks like one winding staircase.
Did You Know This is Place on Oahu is Actually a Replica of a Famous Temple in Kyoto Japan?
This is Byodo-In Temple, which is actually a replica of a famous temple in Uji, a town from the Kyoto prefecture of Japan. I do have to say that the one in Oahu seems to be even more beautiful!
Vatican Museum Hallway Filled With Old Ornate Maps of the World
This is the "Gallery of Maps", a hallway in the Vatican Museum filled with maps created by Ignazio Danti. They were incredibly beautiful and detailed while showing parts of the world with different names and borders back in this time.
Room Full of Marble Statues and Busts Impressed Us at the Vatican Museum
Here we start a long of day of exploring the Vatican Museums in the world's smallest country! This first area contained a collection of marble statues and busts that impressed us along with the surrounding architecture. Check out the coming videos to see a lot more cool stuff!
Virgin Mary Statue Shipped From Italy in 1970 at Valley of Temples
While walking through the Valley of the Temples, we came across the "Gardens of the Holy Cross", which actually has a Virgin Mary statue. This statue is pretty neat, as it was shipped from Italy to Hawaii in 1970.
Do You Know the Smallest Country in the World? It is _______
Here we visit the smallest country in the world, which is actually located within a city that exists in a different country! If you know geography, you may know that this country is "Vatican City", located within the city of Rome, Italy!
Valley of the Temples Memorial Park Mini Tour - What You Can Expect
While walking to Byodo-In temple, we passed through the "Valley of the Temples Memorial Park". On the grounds here, there are many different buildings, including some private mausoleums for families. Just make sure to pay your respects while visiting.
Temple of Saturn Reminds Me of This Disturbing Painting by Francisco Goya
While walking around the Roman Forum, I discovered the temple of Saturn. It is a beautiful structure, but I couldn't help but be reminded of a painting named "Saturn Devouring His Son". The name is pretty self explanatory!
Oahu's Most Popular Party & Sunset Spot is...
This is "China Walls" a place that is becoming more and more popular for watching sunsets and doing a little bit of partying (among locals and tourists). I do have to say I see why it is popular - the views are unbelievable, the cliff jumping is fun, and the vibes are great too.
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Noah Boudrie (Wanderlust Wellman) | Travel Enthusiast formerly living in Colorado, Chicago, and currently in Michigan. I travel around the country and share my favorite adventures, foods, hikes, and other gems that YOU TOO can take advantage of!
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