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Pro
Colossal in dimension, innumerable in its offerings
Con
Huge crowds at the General Audience to meet the Pope
In a nutshell
A must see, regardless of your religion.
170 Reviews Dead in 1922, this pope has a special veneration in this cathedral, due to his hard efforts to peace during WW1. Buried in the caves, he has a statue in the main floor, in a structure presented as his tomb, that... it is not. The monument is very strong, but didn't convince the experts, finding...
122 Reviews Don't crash the place ! Buy a ticket !!! Um- well the place is protected as well as Fort Knox itself, so it would be virtually impossible to do the above. Ignore my previous comment! The admission ticket is valid for visiting BOTH the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel only on the date of...
St. Peters Square ( Piazza San Pietro)
90 Reviews The Piazza di San Pietro (St Peter's Piazzza) is actually is not a square but an ellipse. There are two stones between the obelisk and the fountains. If you step on either of these stones, the four columns on the colonnades merge into one. The fountains were made by two different architects, Maderno...
The Cupola of St Peter's Basilica
38 Reviews While climbing the dome (cupola) of St Peter's is a great experience, it would be even be more enriching if you get a chance to view the interior of the cupola within the basilica. The best chance of getting up close to it would be before your climb to the dome (after the brief elevator...
62 Reviews The Sistine Chapel is a carpet of heads, all with noses facing up. For two reasons it's a marvel of physics: First, you don't walk on the carpet, but inside it; second, the collection of hundred of silences becomes a sort of thunder sometimes called "a rumour". And don't worry about getting lost in...
17 Reviews Wednesdays are the Pope's audience day, and if you are lucky enough (like me) you might get to see him during one of those days when he appears in public at St Peter's Square. I did get a very good vantage point near the fountain, and what is amazing is not seeing the Pope himself (I'm not...
11 Reviews After visiting the Basilica don't miss the chance to visit the Grottoes where are the tombs of the Popes. Entrance is free of charge and although I had read in my guidebook that the minimum age to enter is 10 or 11 years old, there was nobody guarding the entrance, so, on we went, although our son...
13 Reviews These are quite big with several spots not accessible to the general public. A quiet ramble around the courtyard is nice, especially on a sunny Roman day. There are a few sculptures including a large Cone!
18 Reviews Swiss Papal Guards are posted at entrances to the Vatican City to provide security and protection to the Pope. They wear very colourful clothing, similar to the uniforms worn by Renaissance era soldiers; winter palette of clothing differs from summer palette. The Pontifical Swiss Guards is also the...
6 Reviews If you don't want to walk a long way, it's easy to take the metro to the Vatican. The station closest to St. Peter's Square is "Ottaviano". It's also cheap to take the metro, but watch out for pickpockets.
3 Reviews Bus number 64 is the one we used to go to Vatican. We took it on Termini station and has few stops before arrive. Careful because pickpockets used to go on this bus. El autobus num 64 es el que va al Vaticano desde Termini, nosotras lo cogimos alli. Hay que gastar cuidado porque en este autobus...
6 Reviews Walking is an ideal way to exercise your legs, body and mind especially on your vacation in a foreign country! Vatican City has a total area of just around 110 acres which is the smallest country in the world in terms of size and population. Thus all corners of the Vatican City are within walking...
Vatican vacations are packed more with things to see than they are with things to do and if you're planning to see it all then you might first want to have a look at some of the Vatican City hotels because it could take a while! St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museum, and Catholic Headquarters might be on your short list, but don't leave the world's smallest country without a blessing from the Pope at St. Peter's Square or a visit to the Sistine Chapel where you'll see the legendary work of Michelangelo.
I've seen lots of people drinking from various fountains around the city and I didn't have a clue before that those were clean drinking water. So one time near...
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Q: How I can book tickets for the visit of Vatican Gardens in minibus and than museums of Vatican? In thw website I find the Vatican...
A: The only thing I can find for the gardens that mentions a minivan - and it isn't even very definite - is this...
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My best view of the Vatican NEWS FLASH - VATICAN MUSEUM can be seen under the stars - Friday evenings from 7 to 11! There is a much different atmosphere at night - serene and quiet - beautifully lit...
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The Holy See: A Pilgrim's Report
A place like all the others and still unique in its mission, a place marked by the history and men and still above the time and mankind, a place where we all can touch the miracle of our creation, our...
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Destination: Citta Del Vaticano
Some Interesting facts - The Vatican City is to a Roman Catholic what Mecca is to a Muslim and Jeruslem to a Jew, the difference being the Holy See comprising an entire country unlike any other...
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So impressive I was in the Vatican city, the idea itself is so excited, this fantastic country, the richest in the world, the most important for the Chrisitian spirituality on the planet, and the most...
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Vatican City is a landlocked city state located within the city of Rome in Italy. It has a total area of only 110 acres and a population of less than 1,000 people. Therefore it is the smallest country...
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