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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