All the informations you need to know before visiting the Vatican City
The original design for the Belvedere Court Vatican City was supposed to create a wide open space. At one end, the Villa Belvedere Rome would stand proud, holding its own against the Vatican Palace at the other end. Designed by Bramante in the early 16th century, it was a stunning extension to the Vatican Palace. [...]
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The Tiber River is one of Italy’s longest rivers, and runs right through Rome. In Roman times, it was the main source of fresh water for the population, and it still remains important to this day. Nowadays however the riverbanks in the city of Rome are more a place for Instagram photos, than for washing [...]
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Are you planning a trip to Vatican City? A visit to this place with so many attraction points can be an overwhelming experience. It often reflects on your planning process in most cases. This world-renowned religious site attracts thousands of visitors every year. The numbers go up during the summer months and touch ten thousand [...]
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The Vatican City Apostolic Palace is the official residence of the Pope. Situated near to the Nicholas V Bastion, the residence is known by many names. You may hear of it referred to as the Palace of the Vatican, the Papal Home, the Papal Palace or even the Palace of Sixtus V to name but [...]
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The Mater Ecclesiae Monastery Vatican City is one of the Vatican’s lesser-known attractions. Established in the early nineties as a residence for the Vatican nuns, it is currently home to former pope Benedict XVI. Read on to find out more (and perhaps you’ll be able to impress your travel companions too with your knowledge)... History [...]
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The Vatican Bank is known as the Istituto per le Opere di Religione in Italian - or the Institute for the Works of Religion. Founded in 1942, it’s committee reports directly to the Cardinals, and ultimately the Pope. It’s main aim is to provide financial support for the Catholic church and its works throughout the [...]
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The Vatican City is a bit of a weird one. I mean how is it a country? Are “normal” people allowed to live there, or just the Pope and a few Bishops? Are there nuns? Can anyone be born there? How many people live in the Vatican? Gee, this introduction is more like our Frequently [...]
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You've been convinced by our reasons to visit the Vatican and you’ve scrimped and saved for your trip to Rome? You now want to show the world by taking pictures? Well, here’s a list of dos and don’ts about taking Vatican pictures inside the walls. Can you take pictures inside the Vatican: List of Dos [...]
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Is Vatican City a Country? The Vatican is a city state that is completely surrounded by Rome. In fact, it is the world’s smallest independent nation! Here, we’ll tell you all you need to know about the Vatican City government, it’s population and of course its history! Read on to find out more about this [...]
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The Swiss Guard – which is also known as the papal guard – is the equivalent of the army of the Vatican City. The mission of the Swiss Guards at the Vatican – taken as an oath – is to protect the Pope and the Vatican City. In existence since the early 16th century, [...]
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