St. Peter's Basilica

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. …

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St. Peter's Square

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…

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