Free entry to the first 2 visited museums and archaeological sites. Free admission includes exhibition in the museum. Reduced ticket to all other museums and/or archaeologic sites visited thereafter.
A must visit to their dome & climb at the top to see the panaromic view of city of Rome! 🇮🇹 You may get claustrophobia & tired climbing the narrow stairs but it is totally worth it! #RomeHighlights
Most beautiful and magnificent basilica I've ever visited. Also, if you re going to museums, you can exit from museums to basilica and skip the line for basilica.
This basilica has a lot of history, download the rick stevens walking tour. Also there is a lot of art all around. The walking tour will give you a great deal of information
Marvelous architecture, one of the best visit in Rome. The view was stunningly beautiful. On weekdays visit the area was not really jam packed with people.
The best part is the top, the "cupola". Price is 8 EUR if you take the stairs. The stairs gets smaller and crooked. Funny and worth every penny! Physical work is required. Otherwise take the elevator.
Make sure not to miss the walk up the dome. Its an experience and a great view. Make sure to go early in the morning as the vatican gets crazy crowded after 11.00
You can go for free but you will make a long line, if you are in a hurry you can buy a fast pass in some tourist agencies, definitely it’s a place to visit in Roma
Go to the visitor information on the left of the piazza at 2.15pm Monday to Friday and join the free tour run by students of the Pontifical North American College. Very very very good.
It is free to go in - but find a hawker outside the gates and get inside within 15 mins as well as getting an audio guide for 15 euro. It's legit! Beats a queue of 2+ hours in the hot sun...
The decoration of Saint Peter's was completed by the installation of the Cathedra Petri in 1666; Alexander VII Chigi stated a powerful symbol of supremacy, viewed through the frame of the Baldacchino.
Of course, 'majestic' doesn't begin to cover it. This place was built with getting a ticket to Heaven in mind. Lines to get inside are long, but move fast. Either be patient, or start acting Italian.
Incredibly beautiful, largest Catholic church in the world. As with the museum, get skip the line tickets if you can. Be sure to touch the cross on the holy door & rub St. Peter's feet for a blessing
One of the most amazing architecturemonuments in the world.You can stand under the the cupola and admire the unbelievable work of human. Marvelous building.
Huge huge church. Do see 'Pieta' (Mary holding Christ after crucification), one of the marvels created by Michelangelo. It is the first statue on the right after the entrance.
Breathtaking! The architecture is amazing. Ladies, bring a jacket to cover your shoulders, its policy. Take your time to walk around and LOOK UP. the extremely high ceiling is covered with artwork.
Absolutely stunning - the line moved quite quickly, so don't be turned off. Don't forget to cover up your shoulders & knees or you will be turned away at the door, which would be a shame!
It's worth waiting for the entrance. At least in March, when we had to wait for 45min on a Thursday afternoon. Reading on Wikipedia about the architecture and context helps. :)
On the right side of the apse is the tomb of Urbanus VIII Barberini, made by his friend Bernini 1627-44. In the act of benediction, the mantle demonstrates his authority. Charity & Justice mourn him.
Really!?! It’s St Peter’s Basilica, what else can one say? Spectacular in every way, with the sheer size and enormity of it giving one a sense of insignificance.
You must climb the stairs. There are over 500 but the view from up top pays all the effort. I don't recommend to visit the museum within the basilica though. It's 5 euros and it:s not worthwhile.
if you are not wearing the appropriate clothing, you will be seen in paper clothing in all your pictures. men and women. also. you can make confession in any language. climb the duomo.
A must see. Ornate, decorative, embellished. Under the alter is the resting place of St. Peter. A glimpse inside and you understand why this is one of the holiest places in the world.
A must see. Don't get fooled by the people selling tickets to skip the queue it's not worth it cause the line goes fast and the Basilica entry is free!
Visitors may be issued tickets for dropping litter or for sitting, eating or drinking on steps and courtyards around churches and public buildings in Rome.
If you plan to visit the Basilika you have to wait for the security check . Plan 30 minutes to 1 hour as a waiting time depending on the season and the numbers of tourists in town .
St Peter’s Basilica, Awe-inspiringly huge, rich and spectacular, it’s a monument to centuries of artistic genius. On a busy day, around 20k visitors pass through here. Remember to dress appropriately
A couple of souvenirs shops around the Vatican City but my favourite one is the one located on the roof of the St Peter's Basilica run by the Philippines nuns.
This church is very impressive. Never seen any church this big! Free entrance. Have to stand in a 30min queue (average waiting time) though for luggage check. Worth it.
Even if, like me, you're not religious, this is a fascinating place to visit. Not that the Sistine Chapel is part of the Vatican Museums (entrance other side of Vatican City).
Apply to visit the catacombs below. You’ll have to enter a lottery system. If you’re lucky you’re get to see an excavation site dating back to the time of Christ.
The stateliness of Carlo Maderno’s seventeenth century façade hints at the immensity of St. Peter’s Basilica inside, which today remains one of the largest churches in the world.
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