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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 Museum

Nov 4, 2008

We toured the Vatican Museum through Presto tours. Our guide, Ryan, was wonderful, so enthusiastic and knowledgable. Our tour had only 10 people, so it was easy to ask questions, and Ryan had...more

St. Peter's Basilica (Basilica di San Pietro)

4 of 5 stars
Chicago, Illinois
Oct 8, 2008

I wish we'd spent some more time here, and at least considered the trip to the top of the cupola. It is definitely beautiful inside. We'll come back if we're in Rome again. more

Vatican Museum

5 of 5 stars
New Jersey
Oct 7, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

This is a must see in Rome, even if you are not Catholic. The art is the most beautiful I've ever seen. It is amazing. We would have never apprciated the tour as much if we did not have a tour...more

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