Free Guide to the Vatican

Our free travel guide to the Vatican covers everything from history and art to how to get tickets and the best times to visit. Don't plan a visit without it!

What to Do Near the Vatican Museums: 10 Things You Need to See

The area around the Vatican is home to a wealth of great things to see and do. Find out how to make ...

Fri 15 Nov 2024

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A History of the Vatican: The Story of the World’s Smallest Country

The 2,000 year history of the Vatican is a fascinating tale of art, power, spirituality and violence...

Mon 14 Oct 2024

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The Best Vatican Tours to Takein 2025: Find Your Perfect Itinerary

A visit to the Vatican is an absolute bucket-list must when in Rome. But what's the best way to ...

Fri 28 Jun 2024

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Art, History and the Human Spirit at the Vatican Museums

Discover an idiosyncratic history of the western world as told through the fabulous artworks of the ...

Tue 07 Nov 2023

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Art Christopher Columbus Hitches a Ride in the Vatican Museums' Hall of Maps

Christopher Columbus Hitches a Ride in the Vatican Museums' Hall of Maps

Discover the history of Columbus heading to the new world as depicted in the Hall of Maps in the ...

Thu 22 Jun 2023

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Art 5 Incredible Sculptures in the Vatican Museums

5 Incredible Sculptures in the Vatican Museums

The Vatican is home to some of the greatest ancient sculptures ever created. Discover 5 of the best ...

Mon 12 Jun 2023

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Art The Resurrection of Christ in Vatican Museum’s Tapestry Gallery

The Resurrection of Christ in Vatican Museum’s Tapestry Gallery

Learn about the incredible Resurrection of Christ tapestry in the Vatican, and let the eyes of Jesus ...

Thu 01 Jun 2023

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The Laocoön's Scream in the Vatican Museums

Get a glimpse into one of the most dramatic and famous moments of Greek mythology through the painfu ...

Tue 05 Jul 2022

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Art The Raphael Rooms in the Vatican Museums: Masterpieces of the Renaissance

The Raphael Rooms in the Vatican Museums: Masterpieces of the Renaissance

Raphael's incredible frescoes in the Vatican Museums offer a unique insight into the splendors of ...

Wed 08 Jun 2022

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Art Top 10 Paintings to See in the Vatican Museums Pinacoteca

Top 10 Paintings to See in the Vatican Museums Pinacoteca

Discover the magnificent masterpieces of the Vatican Museum's Pinacoteca gallery with our guide, ...

Fri 09 Oct 2020

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Art Beautiful Frescoes and Bloody Intrigue: A Guide to the Borgia Apartments in the Vatican

Beautiful Frescoes and Bloody Intrigue: A Guide to the Borgia Apartments in the Vatican

Discover the fabulous but under-appreciated Renaissance frescoes of the Borgia apartments in the ...

Tue 08 Sep 2020

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