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Città del Vaticano | Vatican City

Vatican City

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    Fluying ✅.
    "Amazing Saint Peter’s basílica & Vatican museums."(10 Tips)
    ajay
    "St Peters basilica,sistine chapel"(6 Tips)
    Conor B.
    "Brings you out at the doors of st peters avoiding queues."(6 Tips)
    Kopernikus
    "very beautiful museum,square and the saint peters basilica!"(3 Tips)
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  • Meltem K.heart icon on user image
    Meltem KMay 14, 2018
    Need a couple hours to visit all (which we didn‘t have) but to see the square and the surroundings was OK if you are not that into it :)
  • Matthias A.heart icon on user image
    Matthias AhlhelmOctober 17, 2016
    Awesome place. You can almost feel the #faith.
  • Mariana L.heart icon on user image
    Mariana L.May 7, 2017
    It can't be described. You need to visit it!!
  • David P.heart icon on user image
    David PalmerAugust 7, 2014
    The Pope lives here, the beating heart of the Catholic Church, founded by Jesus Christ the Son of God.
  • Carl G.heart icon on user image
    Carl GriffinDecember 10, 2015
    Wonderful collection of museums and architecture.
  • Khaled ☤heart icon on user image
    Khaled ☤August 5, 2015
    Check out the gardens when you're done with the tour!
  • Waytostay
    WaytostayDecember 10, 2010
    The Vatican may be the tiniest country in the world but it's a state all the same, having its own bank. Here, the ATM instructions are in Latin, so you can check your bank balance in transitu.
  • Torstein K.
    Torstein KongshemJuly 13, 2010
    So much to see and so little time. Expect to spend at least 6 hours including rests. Be sure to bring something to cover knees and shoulders before entering the Basilika - especially the women : rules
  • Charb C.heart icon on user image
    Charb ChannelMay 30, 2013
    Amazing...a must-see stop for any visit to Rome!
  • Peter K.
    Peter KravcakDecember 3, 2014
    General audience by the Pope Francesco. Every Wednesday around 10 a.m.
  • @marycray
    @marycrayJuly 5, 2011
    Buy tickets online. Eat lunch outside Vatican City to save on costs on food & drink. Go in the early afternoon to avoid crowds. You'll still have a slight wait.
  • Easy Figure I.
    Easy Figure InternationalNovember 16, 2013
    Don't park your car on the yellow "PS" marked parking spaces; they belong to the Polizia Statale. It will be towed otherwise!
  • Nam Nắn Nót
    Nam Nắn NótOctober 22, 2011
    If u dont want take a queue too long time.Do not visit Vatican on thursday or wednesday (Cause this is the day the Pope will come and teach the Catholic)
  • Florencia R.
    Number one tip: GET HERE EARLY! We got to St. Peter's Basilica at 8am on a Monday. NO LINE!
  • Veezworld
    VeezworldSeptember 14, 2013
    Getting your tickets online is a must! You can totally avoid the long lines and walk right in.
  • Jennifer M.
    Jennifer MaceySeptember 19, 2011
    Anyone who is capable should deffinately take the opportunity to climb to the top of the dome, the Cupola, GREAT views of all of Rome Read more
  • mylifeisgorgeous
    mylifeisgorgeousOctober 23, 2011
    Visit Musei Vaticani: the biggest concentration of beauty you will ever find in a museum.Viale del Vaticano(+39 06) 6988 49 47http://www.vatican.va/ Read more
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    KateAugust 9, 2014
    The long queue goes fast. Be dressed in appropriate cloths. It's very beautiful inside.
  • Jennifer H.
    Jennifer HardiDecember 16, 2014
    Vatican City. Must visit.
  • Nam Nắn Nót
    Nam Nắn NótOctober 22, 2011
    There are many guys around Risorgimento Square offered us "skip the line" with 26euros.U should not accept.Take a queue (just 15euros) and patient.U will get in
  • Sheryl P.
    Sheryl PieroniJanuary 8, 2015
    don't eat anywhere or make purchases near the city entrance. you will pay double or triple. walk a block.
  • Jane T.heart icon on user image
    Jane TranMay 16, 2016
    Make sure you get the tour where you enter an hour early before everyone else
  • Ali L.heart icon on user image
    Ali LatifiApril 11, 2015
    The whole place seems like a profligate exercise in vanity, dominion and empire disguised as religion to serve a few men's egos.
  • Rafaela S.
    Rafaela Souza SilvaAugust 7, 2014
    If you're going to spend money for the cistine chapel, get a tour already and skip the line
  • Marcus D.heart icon on user image
    Marcus DeFeliceMarch 3, 2013
    Loved it. The tour was amazing. Watch out for all the street vendors though.
  • Souri S.heart icon on user image
    Souri SoJanuary 27, 2017
    If you are in Rome you have to go there regardless of your religious believings
  • Nurhayat B.
    Nurhayat BarışçılOctober 12, 2021
    rome is always a good idea ❤️
  • Zoe F.
    Zoe FortuneDecember 15, 2013
    Take an umbrella or even a fold up chair - the wait is very long , but worth it
  • Guyetri P.
    Guyetri PAugust 18, 2013
    Buy postcards and get stamps at the gift shop. You can also post it from there.
  • Tasha M.
    Tasha MajorJuly 19, 2011
    The guided tour is worth the money! Plus if you make a reservation you get to skip the looooong line!
  • L.a. B.heart icon on user image
    L.a. BelmonteAugust 21, 2013
    The queue to St. Peter's basilica isnt that bad. Make sure to wear proper clothing as the security is very strict about it. Ciao!
  • E.heart icon on user image
    E.October 27, 2013
    Forget about the nonsense discussion about religion, just appreciate the beauty in this place!
  • Erica P.
    Erica P.February 22, 2016
    It's stunning. But bothered me the fact that the priests use a golden toilet or whatever else in gold while people have nothing to eat.
  • Çiçek A.heart icon on user image
    Çiçek AkyolMay 15, 2017
    Fantastic. Papa was there when we visited.
  • Piroska
    PiroskaJanuary 16, 2012
    Go to the coupole but 550 steps. The view worth it though but phiewww'! Amazing chapel !
  • Helena
    HelenaMay 8, 2016
    Apart from millions people around really nice! 💜
  • Dave S.
    Dave SSeptember 23, 2011
    Book a group tour if you want to get in smooth. it's worth it if you don't have much time.
  • Gülistan K.
    Gülistan KabaDecember 21, 2018
    Great museums and historical places
  • Evgeniia T.heart icon on user image
    Evgeniia TeplovaOctober 10, 2017
    Walls are huge!
  • Nil B.
    Nil B.August 10, 2014
    A guided tour is expensive but worth it...
  • Jovita V.
    Jovita VieiraFebruary 12, 2014
    Be careful what you take with you. Bags are searched as you go in to the square.
  • Batur Y.heart icon on user image
    Batur YücesanAugust 5, 2016
    Enter before 10 or your time wont be enough.
  • Gamze A.
    Gamze Alhamo SarıtaşNovember 20, 2016
    Amazing artworks and architecture✔️
  • Italy Rome Tour E.
    Italy Rome Tour Exclusive Guided ToursAugust 24, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    The Museum of all the Museum around the world... Vatican Museum
  • Tyler H.heart icon on user image
    Tyler HackettJanuary 3, 2013
    12pm on Tuesdays is the best time to go; less of a crowd!
  • Tasha M.
    Tasha MajorJuly 19, 2011
    Pay attention to the dress code (no tank tops/bare shoulders/shorts). It would stink to wait in that long line just to get turned away! If you have to, buy a couple souvenir scarves to cover up!
  • Ru G.heart icon on user image
    Ru GalievOctober 14, 2018
    In noon the city is overcrowded and burning hot owing to lack of shadows
  • Vadim C.
    Vadim ChuvelevAugust 30, 2011
    You can rent one san Peter audio guide for several persons. It has good loudspeaker.
  • Nilgun A.heart icon on user image
    Nilgun ArikanMay 7, 2014
    Wednesday meeting with the Pope!
  • Dave G.heart icon on user image
    Dave GAugust 15, 2014
    Vatican City is a sacerdotal-monarchical state ruled by the Pope.
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