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Vatican City, Italy Overview

At 110 acres, the Vatican City is the smallest independent state in the world, but it compensates with overstuffed museums and the papal complex around St. Peter's Square. Step inside its medieval... more » At 110 acres, the Vatican City is the smallest independent state in the world, but it compensates with overstuffed museums and the papal complex around St. Peter's Square. Step inside its medieval and Renaissance walls to marvel at Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel frescoes and St. Peter's Basilica, the seat of the Roman Catholic Church. A climb to the top of the basilica's dome affords expansive views of Rome. To avoid the lengthy lines, try a guided tour or visit in the afternoon. « less
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Vatican City

4 of 5 stars
Dublin, Ireland
Oct 4, 2008

Rome was worth a trip and i will go again once you get the hang of the metro thats it hop on and off food great people great 1 place not so nice ripped off but overall the city is beautiful and i...more

Vatican Museum

5 of 5 stars
Orlando, FL
Sep 14, 2008

I'm not Catholic and I'm not one to say that I know all the popes...but, just to say I've been there, I consider one of the "Things Before You Die" to be checked off my list. I mean, hello! The...more

St. Peter's Square (Piazza San Pietro)

Aug 27, 2008

Great place to walk around -watch out for the fake monk !! good shopping around the suurounding area more

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