Just a few minutes walk from the historic centre of Rome lies the smallest country in the world - the Vatican City.

In less than half a square kilometre, you'll find some of the most important sites in the Christian world, including St Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel.

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But the Vatican is not just another Roman landmark.

Many visitors spend half a day to a full day here, and this is where ticket reservations, queues of several hours, papal audiences, climbing the dome of the Basilica or visiting the Vatican Gardens are most often dealt with.

👉 That's why we have prepared a separate and detailed guide to the Vatican, where you will find:

• Tips for visiting St. Peter's Basilica without long queues,
• tickets to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel,
• information on papal audiences,
• transport, prices, safety and practical tips,
• recommended itineraries depending on whether you have 2 hours, half a day or a full day.

The most famous monuments of the Vatican

• St. Peter's Basilica
• Vatican Museums
• Sistine Chapel
• St. Peter's Square
• Vatican Gardens

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