The Pope of the Earth for Catholics around the world, one of the few city-states and the only country where the state language is Latin, the Vatican is located in the heart of Rome, and a significant part of the sights of the Italian capital is on its tiny territory . Here you can get on the dome of the Cathedral St. Peter and view the historical Rome from a bird's-eye view, take a walk through the famous Vatican Gardens, and also see the Pope personally and even receive his blessing . Let's remind that a naked tourist community and in the Vatican not the place - the city is famous for the strictest dress code, and not fully covered by visitors can easily not be allowed to enter its territory .
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How to get to the Vatican
The Vatican is surrounded on all sides Rome, and to cross its border, it is enough to use one of the city means of transport: taxi, bus, metro or altogether on foot . From the Stazione Termini on the south side of the Vatican are followed by buses of routes No. 40 and No. 64 (in which you need to show the highest degree of vigilance to pickpockets) . To get on the metro, take the A-line train to Ottavio-San Pietro station to St. Peter's Cathedral) or Cipro (to the Vatican Museums) . A popular (and very beautiful) pedestrian route from Rome to the Vatican - from Venice Square to Via Pleberschita, Corso Vittorio Emmanuele and Via della Conchiglacion; another option is from the above Termini Via Via Nazionale .
Visa
Since the Vatican is on the territory of Italy, you need a valid Schengen visa to visit him.
How to find your way in the city
Vatican Square - 0 , 44 square meters. km, which can easily go along and across (besides, given the fact that much of the city is closed to tourists). The length of the state border is 3, 2 km. Most of the territory is occupied by the Vatican Gardens, broken on a gentle slope of a hill from 19 to 75 meters high. A few hundred meters to the west of the city there is the Tiber River, on the opposite bank of which lies the historic center of Rome.
Transportation
In the Vatican there is one helicopter pad and a 852-meter railway connecting the railway. station near St. Peter's Cathedral with the main Italian network
The history of the Vatican
The beginning of the activity of the popes, naturally, is most directly connected with the beginning of the spread of the Christian religion in the world. So, when faith began to spread quickly enough to require the governor of the god on earth, the Romans laid the foundation stone for the construction of the Vatican.
So, in 326 the Vatican begins its existence as a special sacred place for the departure of the Catholic cult. In fact, the city-state grew out of the burial of St. Peter, to which the main building in the country is dedicated
However, officially the Vatican was recognized as a sovereign autonomy only in 1929, when Benito Mussolini decided to clarify once and for all the question of the status of this state formation .
It is worth noting that because of the specifics of the entire state education, the Vatican sometimes breaks records. The main trend of the country are serious problems with demography. Because birth here is more surprising than death.
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Shopping and shopping
Vatican is a rare state from which it is necessary to bring local money rather than souvenirs purchased by them. As in neighboring European countries, the Vatican's currency is the euro; the state independently coins coins with local symbols (the reverse of euro coins is the same everywhere, but the obverse each country produces its own), so the Vatican coins are the rarest in the circulation area of the EUR.
From other rarities the Vatican produces postage stamps, its own tourist guides and albums dedicated to the sights and history of the state. We also mention the usual tourist souvenirs - postcards, key chains and magnets
Cuisine and restaurants
You can have a snack on the territory of the city-state in the cafeteria at the Vatican Museums (it works at the same hours as the Museums, and often takes an hour after they are closed). There is also a bar with soft drinks and a pizzeria. For a more thorough meal, go to Rome, for the good of the distance here are ridiculous.
| St. Peter's Cathedral |
| Spiral staircase |
| @ St. Angelo Castle |
St.Peter's Cathedral
St.Peter's Cathedral - the main attraction not only of the Vatican, but also of Rome surrounding it . Its name was received from the grave of the Apostle Peter, presumably located on this site . This is a grand cathedral, inside of which the largest churches in Europe can fit - to make sure of this, look for special marks on the floor marking their sizes . The height of the dome of the cathedral is 136 m, and the length of the central nave is 211 m . Outside and inside its walls you can see numerous masterpieces - from the marble sculptures of Christ and the apostles to the monuments of the statesman and the magnificent tombstones, including the site of the repose of Pope John Paul II . Pay attention also to the amazing "Pietu" works s Michelangelo . At the top of the dome of St. Peter's Basilica you can climb (a little cheaper by your own or slightly more expensive by an elevator) . Count on 1 hour back and forth .
St. Peter's Cathedral is open from 9am to 7pm in summer and until 6pm in winter. On Wednesday morning the cathedral is closed to papal audiences. Photographing is allowed only without a flash.
St. Peter's Oval Square is located directly in front of the Cathedral of the same name. The central obelisk was moved here by Emperor Caligula from Egypt in 37 AD in honor of erecting the circus of Nero (where the apostle Peter was martyred thirty years later). Pay attention also to the picturesque and very "fluffy" fountains
Entertainment, sightseeing and attractions of the Vatican
Fans of massive structures, as well as fans of the opera will be delighted by Sant'Angelo, one of the most majestic and outstanding historical buildings in Rome. It leads its history from 135 AD and was originally the mausoleum of Emperor Hadrian. After numerous medieval outbuildings and superstructures, the castle acquired a modern look, including the famous balcony with a colonnade, from which inconsolable Tosca rushed. Rate for visiting - 5 €; Opening hours from 9:00 to 18:30, closed on Mondays. An audioguide is offered.
Walkers in the open air are advised to take a walk in the luxurious Vatican Gardens and climb the hill of Mario (Monte Mario), with a beautiful view of the Vatican and Rome. Do not forget the comfortable shoes.
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Vatican Museums
Vatican Museums are one of the most remarkable and extensive in the world, known primarily for the magnificent halls with Raphael's canvases and frescoes by Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel . to understand the halls and not miss anything of interest, we recommend and the entrance is to purchase a guide plan for 10 EUR or use the audio guide for 7 EUR . Due to long queues, it is recommended to book a visit in advance . To get to the Sistine Chapel, you need to go through all the halls of museums (about 1 hour) . To photograph its interior is forbidden, neither with flash, nor without it . Well and at an exit from Museums of Vatican one more masterpiece awaits you - a magnificent spiral marble staircase .
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