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The Vatican, Rome, Italy

  • Address Viale Vaticano
    Rome
    Italy
  • Phone number+39 06 6982
  • Neighborhood : Vaticano - Borgo
    http://www.vatican.va

The Vatican is among the most important historical sites in the world. The seat of the Holy Roman Catholic Church, The Vatican is also the home of the Pope. As the smallest state in the world, the Vatican has figured in key events throughout history. Occupying about one half kilometer of Rome, The Vatican is further significant because of its fabulous architecture, religious, and artistic treasures. It was Pope Julius II della Rovere in the 16th century who commissioned Michelangelo to paint the history of creation on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. Among countless other notable events in the history of this important city are the convening of the College of Cardinals, at the death of a reigning Pontiff, for the purposes of electing a new Pope. No visit to Rome is complete without an excursion to The Vatican, a place so steeped in history and tradition that you will never forget it.

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 by  Briana T.  on  2010-01-18

amazing! The Sistine Chapel is not to be missed. The rest of the place is just littered with art, sculpture, and historical artifacts. Defin...

 by  Lori K.  on  2009-12-26

Amazing history and beautiful art surrounds you.

 by  Melissa J.  on  2009-12-16

It's all about the guide - so much history to see - everyone should visit.

Trip Advisor Reviews (31 Reviews see all) Top

“Vatican was the highlight of our 4 city vacation”

 by  screamlikehowarddean  on  2009-01-06

We went to Venice, florence, Assisi, and Rome. We loved the ancient rome tour and the piazzas of Rome, but The vatican was the best experience ...

“Very overwhelming”

 by  kicking_asphalt  on  2008-09-26

The whole place breathes a very strong sense of spirituality that is religious and secular. The vibe is so great that you may not be of a certa...

“A site not to be missed”

 by  Kpangel68  on  2008-09-18

I have always wanted to visit the Vatican and when I got the chance to visit Rome the Vatica was the first thing I wanted to go and see and I w...

“The Papal Audience was a memorable experience”

 by  scottcabal  on  2008-08-18

We took part in an organised full day tour of the Vatican with Romearound tours, who we found to be very good. The tour included the Vatican Mu...

“Great Vatican Tour”

 by  Pleanestrains  on  2008-08-14

Everyone we talked to about our upcoming trip to Rome, advised us to get a tour guide for the Vatican. One person highly recommended Grant. We ...

“A must see!”

 by  Jdani17  on  2008-07-23

The Vatican is a must see if you are in Italy! I was there un July 2008. We did the tour through My Vatican Tour group and I highly recommend t...

Yahoo Travel Reviews (21 Reviews see all) Top

The Vatican - A Humbling Experience Many Years Ago

 by  redridinghood817  on  2008-12-18

It has been over 30 years since my visit to Italy, but I still recall the visions even today. I remember sitting in the Sistine Chapel with te...

I will never go back

 by  A Yahoo! Contributor  on  2008-06-08

horrible VERY HORRIBLE no really, im telling the truth. the seanary wasn't that great and everyone looked soloem. really no fun at all. probabl...

unbelievable

 by  A Yahoo! Contributor  on  2008-04-17

u cant put it into words. the history here is just unreal. there is a since of peace around. the art is just awesome and im not the biggest art...

rome 08

 by  dorain59  on  2008-03-02

The Vatican is a place to see with a guided tour only. That way you can know about everything. And still enjoy the absolutely amazing building....

Most Amazing

 by  salome_1155  on  2008-02-26

We took a tour around, and we found the entire place amazing! Our tour guide told us about almost everything. There is so much history about it...

Somewhere you must see before you die!

 by  A Yahoo! Contributor  on  2008-02-17

You absolutely CANNOT go to Rome and not visit the Vatican. The amount of history present in just this one area is more than you can take in i...

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