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School of Athen's Painting by Raphael

School of Athens Painting Characters, Location & Details about Artist

Painted between 1509 and 1511 in the Apostolic Palace by Raphael, the School of Athens is one of the most important and fascinating frescos in history. Dedicated to classical Greece and Rome, Raphael’s School of Athens painting depicts the birth of philosophy of almost every kind. Being a tourist attraction for over centuries and having [...]

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Dive into the Vatican Library Collection, Secrets and Apostolic Archives…

Those who love it call it The Vat, but just what is the Vatican Library? Our guide will take you through all you need to know about the Vatican Library. This includes Vatican Library secrets, details about the Vatican Library Collection and much more. Officially established in the 15th century, the Vatican Library holds over [...]

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Vatican Gardens tour – is it worth it? All you need to know

Want to make a Vatican Gardens tour ? If you ever got addicted to the HBO series The Young Pope you will surely remember plenty of scenes set in the Vatican Gardens. Whilst the series itself was not actually permitted to be filmed in the Vatican City – the garden scenes for example were mainly [...]

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Vatican skip the line tickets : How to visit Vatican’s essentials?

Looking for Vatican skip the line tickets ? You are not alone ! Literally millions of people visit the Vatican annually, pulled in by the plethora of attractions on offer. It’s no surprise then that the queues can sometimes be painfully long, stretching around the buildings of the Vatican Museums and lasting up to two [...]

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How to attend a Papal Audience in the Vatican City?

Papal audience tickets are one of the most sought after tickets for the truly devout, who flock to the Vatican to get a glimpse of the pontiff. Even for those without a religious bone in their body, the experience is definitely one in which many want to partake. This guide will give you all the [...]

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How to visit Papal Basilica of St Paul Outside the Walls ?

The final resting place of St Paul, this Basilica is the second largest of Rome’s four Basilicas, and is a lesser known attraction that is well worth a visit if you have the time whilst in Rome. Completed in the 4th Century and restored after a fire in the mid-19th Century, this stunning church is [...]

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Basilica St John Lateran

How to visit St John Lateran Basilica and the Cloister ?

A mere 4 kilometres drive from the Vatican and Saint Peter’s Basilica lies the Basilica of St John Lateran (Basilica di San Giovanni) and its stunning Cloister. Completed in 324AD the Basilica is teeming with history and the oldest in Europe, with its stunning architecture alone making it well worth a visit for anyone coming [...]

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How to visit the St Peter’s Basilica in Vatican ?

Standing in St Peter’s Square looking at the stunning St Peter’s Basilica is one of the most awe-inspiring sights in all of Rome! St Peter’s Basilica is way more than a spectacular church, and boasts lots of interesting nooks and crannies, as well as some very interesting and unexpected surprises. Read on to find out [...]

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Tips on visiting the Vatican with the Omnia card Rome

Is the Omnia Card the pass to buy for those wishing to incorporate the Vatican into their city break? This may be the case for you! Read on for our visiting the Vatican Tips for those with an Omnia Card and get planning your trip today. Trying to decide whether an Omnia Card is worth [...]

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Vatican Museums and Gardens Tickets : How to visit the Vatican Gardens ?

Vatican museums and Gardens tickets are one of the most wanted tickets in Rome. If you are looking for a gorgeous network of manicured flowerbeds, Vatican sculptures and quiet places to sit, then Vatican Gardens are a stunning place to visit. Enjoy the relaxing sounds of fountains and seek shade under the trees on a [...]

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