7 Places To Visit In Vatican City

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1. Vatican Museums

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Museum

The House of Thousand Arts, the Vatican Museum, is one of the most popular art museums in Italy. With around 6 million annual visitors, this site is one of the oldest. Boasting one of the best art collections in the city, the Vatican museums include exhibits that run across around 7 kilometers of corridors and halls. It features over 70,000 artworks, with highlights including the Sistine Chapel, (Read More)Raphael Rooms, along with ancient Roman and Greek sculptures, the Gallery of Maps, and the Egyptian Museum

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Church & Cathedral

Saint Peter's Basilica is one of the most renowned landmarks in the world, located at the heart of Vatican City. It is most visited for its spiritual significance, as it is considered the burial site of Saint Peter, one of Jesus Christ’s apostles and the first Pope. Additionally, climbing to the top of the dome offers panoramic views of Vatican City and Rome. On Wednesdays and Sundays, visitors ca (Read More)n witness the Pope addressing the crowd at Saint Peter's Square.

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₹2,577

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Church & Cathedral

Sistine Chapel, located within the Vatican Museums, is one of the most revered artistic and religious sites in the world. Built in the late 15th century under Pope Sixtus IV, it is renowned for Michelangelo’s breathtaking frescoes, including the ceiling masterpiece (1508–1512) depicting scenes from Genesis, such as The Creation of Adam, and The Last Judgment (1536–1541) on the altar wall. The chap (Read More)el serves as the site of papal conclaves, where new popes are elected, adding to its deep spiritual significance.

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₹2,844

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Landmark

St. Peter's Square is a sizable and beautiful piazza located at the base of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City. It's an architectural wonder designed by Bernini. The square is comprised of an elliptical part and a trapezoidal part. St. Peter's Square is famous for its stunning symmetry and is also the site of major religious events, including the Pope's public blessings and Easter Mass.

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Forts & Palaces

Castel Sant’Angelo, also known as the Mausoleum of Hadrian, is a towering cylindrical fortress on the banks of the Tiber River in Rome. Originally built in 135 AD as Emperor Hadrian’s tomb, it later became a papal stronghold, prison, and refuge during times of siege. A hidden passage, the Passetto di Borgo, connects it to the Vatican, allowing popes to escape in times of crisis. Today, it serves a (Read More)s a museum, showcasing Renaissance frescoes, medieval weaponry, and stunning panoramic views of Rome from its terrace.

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₹1,281

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Garden & Park

Vatican Gardens are a series of private urban gardens and parks within Vatican City, covering approximately 23 hectares—about half of the city's territory. Established during the Renaissance and Baroque periods, these gardens have historically served as a place of meditation and relaxation for the Popes. They are adorned with ornate fountains, sculptures, and a diverse array of plants. While the t (Read More)hese gardens were traditionally closed to the public, they have been accessible through guided tours.

7. Papal Audience Experience

Religious Experience

Attending a Papal Audience offers a unique opportunity to see the Pope and receive his Apostolic Blessing. These gatherings are typically held on Wednesdays when the Pope is in Rome, either in St. Peter's Square or the Paul VI Audience Hall. The event includes prayers, teachings, and homilies delivered by the Holy Father.