Dont mention if you are homosexual here. I dont think they want you to get married in the church in Vatican state. According to their beliefs, it doesnt matter if you try to convince them. For them you will be a sick person!
Dont talk with the people here if you prefer abortion, then they will not continue talking to you. I have no idea if it is like that, but I have the intention it is. At least the Vatican is not pro abortion...
Don't risk to be stopped from entering the Vatican, for exposing too much flesh to the roman sun. A proper attire is mandatory. My kids and friends insisted that their pants were so long that it shouldn't be any problem. Wrong! They had to cover them with the trousers that, wisely, I advised them to carry in the backpack. A funny detail to entertain the long waiting line to enter.
Don't count with good pictures inside St Paul's cathedral - using flahs is forbidden and the light is dimmed. We tried our best, but... I decide to buy a REAL camera. Next time, I think, I will do better.
You shall NOT wear shorts if you want to go and se the church in Vatiacan, if you are a male. I have never hear that the monks like male legs. In my opinion female legs should be forbidden, so the monks feel something in the pants....
Do not think that because the Vatican is a small place you will see it in a couple of hours. There is so much to see (the Basilica, the Museums...) that you can easily spend more than one day there. Therefore, be aware of it if your Rome visit will be too short. This is a picture of the fantastic Bernini's colonnade around Saint Peter Square.
If you want to enter churches in the Vatican (or anywhere in Rome), you have to cover your knees and shoulders. You don't have to wear super-nice clothes, most of the girls in my group just brought a wrap skirt and/or button-down shirt to cover up, and one guy brought a pair of sweat pants to wear over his shorts. Proper dress is also required for the Vatican museum.You can't take pictures in some buildings, such as the Sistine Chapel. This is because the light from the camera flash gradually destroys the paintings. I've heard of security guards taking cameras away from snap-happy tourists who disregarded the rules. It is best to stay quiet when visiting religious buildings. Even if you are not religious, many people are and too much noise distracts them from prayer.
They are calculated and slick and they will jump the line without a care. I had people try to jump the line both at the Vatican Museum and at St. Peter's Basillica. You would think because of where we were at, that this would not be a problem, but it was. At the Vatican Museum, it was easier for my group to keep them from cutting in front of us because there were 4 of us. So we just stood in a line and blocked anyone from cutting. However, when I went to St. Peter's there were only 2 of us, and it was much easier to cut. They didn't try to cut until we were closer to where the lines starts separating into the different lines to screen your bags and go through the metal detectors. I figured they didn't think it was worth cutting if they were so far back and also, because everyone is moving in different lines, it is easier to blend in and pretend you aren't cutting. Most of the people...
When entering the Vatican you will be required to wear clothes that cover the body, like your legs & shoulders & central body. If you dont wear the correct clothing you will be turned away from the main entrance. You have to wear full length trousers, and a t-shirt that covers at least your shoulders. You will not be allowed past the guards unless you have the correct amount of clothing on.
To enter most of the churches in Italy...especially the Basilica, ladies, you MUST have your shoulders covered. Since I went in June it was very warm so I carried around a jean jacket. A shawl is probably more helpful because it is not as heavy. Some of the basilicas will have ugly, plastic blue shawls for you to wear but NOT St. Peters so PLEASE bring something!!
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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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