How to best organize your Vatican trip
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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Located within the wonderful Vatican Museums, the Belvedere Torso is definitely worth stopping at when visiting the Vatican City. The Belvedere Torso history is not 100% known, but it is thought that the torso sculpture has been in Rome since at least the 15th century. This headless, armless and legless statue has more impact than [...]
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If you are in the Vatican City, don’t forget to visit the Paul VI Audience hall. This building - which is actually part in Rome and part in the Vatican City - is home to the stunning Statue of the Resurrection. This is not your average traditional Vatican resurrection statue however. Read on to find [...]
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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 fabulous St Peter’s Square, Vatican City is something you must see when visiting Rome. It’s also a great free attraction, so being on a budget is no excuse not to visit! Read on to discover all about the history, obelisk, and architecture. Welcome to the Entrance to St Peter's Square Vatican and Basilica st_peters_square_vatican [...]
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One of the most inevitable tourist destinations of Vatican City, Michelangelo’s la Pieta possesses a rich and appealing charisma, tugging thousands of visitors from across the globe. Along with the Pieta meaning and all the facts and curiosities related to it, here you will discover everything you need to know to plan your visit to [...]
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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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During the mid-20th century, excavations under the Vatican City revealed an amazing find. A necropolis, dating back to the 3rd century! An old cemetery, one of many outside of the original city walls, was the resting place of many. St Peter was buried here after his martyrdom in ca. 64 AD. Despite laws protecting the [...]
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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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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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