Behind the stone walls of Vatican City, a 23-hectare hidden gem awaits that most tourists to Rome never see: the Vatican Gardens. Spanning just over half of the world’s smallest sovereign state, this botanical wonder has been the secluded domain of the popes for 740 years. While millions of people visit St. Peter’s Basilica and … Read more
Imagine descending through the layers of history beneath the world’s most iconic church, passing through ancient Roman burial chambers that haven’t seen the light of day for almost two millennia, and standing just feet away from what archeologists believe are the bones of Christianity’s founding apostle. It sounds like a dream, but it’s the reality … Read more
Situated in the center of Vatican City, St. Peter’s Basilica is one of the world’s most sacred churches and a paramount architectural accomplishment. It attracts 10 to 11 million visitors annually, with the daily average often surpassing 40,000 visitors over the course of the day. Whether you’re a pilgrim seeking spiritual solace, an art lover … Read more
The Sistine Chapel is one of the peaks of human artistic endeavor and one of the most visited places on earth. In the center of the Vatican, the Sistine Chapel welcomes about 6.76 million visitors a year as part of the Vatican Museums. In the height of summer, 25,000 people visit the Sistine Chapel daily. … Read more
The Vatican Museums are more than a museum of art, but one of the great cultural achievements of mankind. They have been transformed over five hundred years through papal finances, artistic genius, and a countless wealth of spirituality. They are situated at the heart of Vatican City, the most sacred of locations, and represent masterpieces … Read more