Basilica, Lookout

Few places in Europe have such an atmosphere as St Peter's Basilica. And at the same time, few monuments can confuse visitors as much. Is it free? Do you have to book? Is skip-the-line worth it? And why does someone wait 15 minutes while another waits 3 hours? That's where the biggest chaos tends to be. The basilica itself is free, but the reality of the visit depends mostly on when you arrive and whether you want to climb the dome as well. …

Museum

The Vatican Museums are among the most visited museums in the world and one of the places where people most often underestimate the planning. Dozens of magnificent halls, Raphael's famous rooms, ancient statues, monumental corridors filled with maps, and especially the legendary Sistine Chapel with its Michelangelo ceiling await you. [btn "Book a hotel near the Vatican" https://www.booking.com/landmark/it/st-peter-s-basilica.cs.html?aid…

Square, Fountain

St. Peter's Square is a place that almost everyone knows. It is from here that iconic shots of papal blessings, the election of a new pope or huge crowds during major church events originate. In reality, the square is even more impressive than in photographs. The huge open space surrounded by Bernini's colonnade can hold more than 300,000 people, creating one of the most monumental public spaces in Europe. The most beautiful view is towards…

Modern Building

Poste Vaticane is one of the smallest postal services in the world, but also one of the most famous. Many tourists head here for just one thing - to send home a postcard or letter directly from the Vatican with a Vatican stamp and postmark. If you like to collect postcards, stamps or are looking for an unusual souvenir, this is one of the most interesting little things you can experience while visiting the Vatican. [btn "View hotels near…