"Vatican City" Vatican City by juniperjune

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Take the tour!

I must admit, I zipped through the Vatican City really fast. I had one full day in Rome, so I did not have enough time to see everything I wanted to. Take the tour, you miss so much.
I took Walkaroma tour to see St Peter's, and I completely enjoyed it. They were extremely thorough and knowledgeable. They offer tours of the Ancient Ruins, the Vatican City....

Dress Appropriately

If you plan on visiting the Vatican, make sure you wear the appropriate clothing. I thought jeans would not be allowed, but they are. As long as your shoulders and legs are covered. No short shorts! Women, past your knees, please. Remember, this is a house of God!

Arrive Early!

If you plan on going to the Vatican City, plan on arriving early! There are LONG line ups to enter. We got there about 30 minutes before they opened, and there was quite a long line up. And don’t forget, they close the admittance in the early afternoon.
In the Sistine Chapel, you are not allowed to take any pictures, even without the flash. There are guards everywhere! I had my camera in my hand, turned off, and they approached me.
By the time I reached the Chapel, I was a bit tired of walking around; I sat down, looked up, and then left. I will have to return to spend a full day inside the Vatican. I just did not have the time!

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  • In a nutshell:Too much to see, not enough time to experience it all!
  • Last visit to Vatican City: Jan 2005
  • Intro Updated Jan 15, 2006
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