Stupid Question about Scavi Tours
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you will see a pagan and early christian cemetary- very interesting - within which it is believed the remains of St. Peter were secreted, hear a fascinating account of the ground under St. Peters and the building and excavation history and then finally, amazingly you will see a small container with bones that are thought to be those of the saint. Its a holy place - the tour will be led by a priest. Its more the story and the fact of the place - what it represents and the truth of the story that can be demonstrated more than any touristic SIGHTS that makes it very special. If you are not interested in archeology, ancient or christian history or the christian faith, or would have a problem with being respectful during a prayer at the end, its not the place for you.
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Our guide was rather young and Russian (and excellent).
At the end he said people could remain behind to say a prayer if they wished. No prayer was done for all of us.
By the way, I'm curious what part of your question did you think was stupid? I didn't see that part.
At the end he said people could remain behind to say a prayer if they wished. No prayer was done for all of us.
By the way, I'm curious what part of your question did you think was stupid? I didn't see that part.
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I was being humble <GRIN> or obsequious. And trying not to be offensive. I didn't know what the thing was and yet all the travellers seem to. I suppose the tour wasn't available when I was in the Vatican.
I remember watching the some guy on a platform painting the ceiling though (it was that long ago!).
I remember watching the some guy on a platform painting the ceiling though (it was that long ago!).




